Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

Yes, direct flights are available from Sacramento to Salt Lake City. Historically, approximately 40% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How long does it take to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?

The typical direct flight from Sacramento to Salt Lake City has a median duration of 1 hour and 41 minutes. This covers a distance of 854 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 36 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Sacramento to Salt Lake City flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sacramento to Salt Lake City route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. This classification is based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day period.

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Sacramento to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

For flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City, 30% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for this route are below the typical level, with new deals appearing almost daily. Prices typically range from $284 to $612, with a median of $377.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City, the cheapest months to fly are typically December, with a median fare of $100, followed by April at $209, and January at $218.

A typical journey from Sacramento to Salt Lake City takes about 11h 10m including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

The distance between Sacramento and Salt Lake City is 854 km, which classifies this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Regular price: $211 - $291

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is $211 to $291. The current lowest deal is $133 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 19.

now $133

Low $211

High $291

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is December, with a median price of $100. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $603. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $100

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $603

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$339

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$524

$289

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$515

$289

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$499

$248

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$473

$178

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Southwest Airlines

$250

$176

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$649 → $292

55%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$473 → $178

62%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$457 → $171

63%

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$593 → $339

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Sacramento - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Sacramento to Salt Lake City are below the typical level of $377.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $100

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $100.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 10m

The median flight time from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is 11 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $133

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $133 from Sacramento to Salt Lake City from Oct 14-Oct 19.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City appear frequently, with 30% good price share.

Sacramento main airports to depart from

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International offers flights to Salt Lake City, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Salt Lake City main airports to arrive at

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Salt Lake City.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal can be a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its low-cost carrier presence.

📍 ~70 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the best prices for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $322. Booking 7-13 days out sees prices rise to an average of $638, while booking 28-59 days in advance generally results in an average price of $710. Even booking 60+ days out can be more expensive, with an average price of $420.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is considered to be $284 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $377. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $612 or less. This threshold is based on price data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, December is often the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $100. Other affordable months include April, with a median price of $209, and January, where the median price is $218. The annual median price for this route is $377, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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Sacramento to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

The distance between Sacramento and Salt Lake City is 854 km, which classifies this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Regular price: $211 - $291

Prices for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City is $211 to $291. The current lowest deal is $133 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 19.

now $133

Low $211

High $291

The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

December

Cheapest

Flights from $100

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $603

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$339

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$524

$289

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$515

$289

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$499

$248

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$473

$178

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SMF - Salt Lake City

Sacramento (SMF) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Southwest Airlines

$250

$176

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$649 → $292

55%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$473 → $178

62%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$457 → $171

63%

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$593 → $339

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City