Can I fly direct from San Diego to Salt Lake City?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from San Diego to Salt Lake City. Historically, approximately 83.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for travelers.

What's the flight time from San Diego to Salt Lake City?

The typical direct flight time from San Diego to Salt Lake City is 2 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of 1008 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 7 hours and 51 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey. Direct flights offer a much quicker travel experience.

Should I set a price alert for San Diego to Salt Lake City flights?

Given that deals for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City are classified as frequent, setting a price alert is a recommended strategy. Historically, this route sees regular price fluctuations that can be beneficial for travelers. An alert can help you track these changes over the trailing 30 days and secure a good price when one becomes available. This route is one of the more active for price changes.

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San Diego to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City typically cover a distance of 1008 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City, fares are above the typical level, with prices generally ranging from $99–$189 and a median of $144. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual for this route. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City? The data indicates that September and August are typically the most affordable months to fly, both with a median fare of $90. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $93. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings on your airfare.

For this route, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City making up 83.5% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, you can expect a typical journey with one stopover.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City? A typical journey, including any connections, takes approximately 2h 9m. This duration reflects the prevalence of direct flights on this route, making for a relatively quick travel experience between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Regular price: $179 - $302

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City is $179 to $302. The current lowest deal is $102 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 5-Oct 10.

now $102

Low $179

High $302

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City is January, with a median price of $100. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $267. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $100

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $267

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$329

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$235

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$209

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$120

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

$121

$157

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$231

$147

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$281 → $158

44%

5 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 10

$219 → $102

53%

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

$282 → $183

35%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$280 → $185

34%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City

San Diego - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Salt Lake City are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

September, August, and May are historically cheapest.

Historically, September ($90), August ($90), and May ($93) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 9m.

Direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City typically take 2h 9m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

83.5% of recent deals are direct.

Most recent deals for this route are direct, with 83.5% of flights having no stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $102 from San Diego to Salt Lake City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City are frequent, appearing often.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$117

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative departure option for your trip to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~47 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$319

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 flights to Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$105

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal Airport is a useful alternative for travelers seeking low-cost carriers in the Wasatch Front region.

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

💸 Flights from ~$134

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

$367

Save $217

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $118. Booking 14-27 days out typically sees average prices of $144, while waiting until 7-13 days before departure can result in an average price of $205. Planning ahead by at least a month can lead to significant savings on this route.

A good deal for a flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City is typically considered to be $99 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $144. Prices around $189 are in the higher range for this route. Keeping an eye out for fares at or below $99 can help travelers secure a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City are September and August, both with a median price of $90. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $93. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $144 for this route. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider these periods.

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San Diego to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Regular price: $179 - $302

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City is $179 to $302. The current lowest deal is $102 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 5-Oct 10.

now $102

Low $179

High $302

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City

January

Cheapest

Flights from $100

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $267

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$367

$329

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$235

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$209

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$120

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

$121

$157

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

San Diego (SAN) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$231

$147

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$281 → $158

44%

5 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 10

$219 → $102

53%

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

$282 → $183

35%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$280 → $185

34%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City