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 those flights that do include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is typically one.

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

A direct flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. This corresponds to a median direct flight time of 129 minutes. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 7 hours and 51 minutes, or 471 minutes.

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

Given the historical pricing trends, setting a price alert for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City is recommended. This route is classified as having frequent price changes. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure better deals on their journey.

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2026-09-11 – 2026-09-21
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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 range from $99–$189, with a median fare of $144. Right now, fares for cheap flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City are above the typical level. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for price drops.

If you are looking for 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, 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.

When flying from San Diego to Salt Lake City, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 83.5% of recent fares being direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from San Diego to Salt Lake City takes approximately 2h 9m, including both direct and connecting flights. This route covers a distance of 1008 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

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

Regular price: $152 - $247

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

The regular price range for this route is between $152 and $247. The current lowest deal is $115 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 11-Sep 21.

now $115

Low $152

High $247

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

Southwest Airlines

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$410

$270

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$373

$270

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$267

$191

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$261

$222

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$310

$239

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$301

$239

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$410 → $270

34%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$305 → $166

46%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$297 → $186

37%

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$254 → $146

42%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City

San Diego - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Diego to Salt Lake City are below the typical level at $115.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 9m.

The typical direct flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City takes 2h 9m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route.

Direct flights are dominant, making up 83.5% of recent flight options for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

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

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$120

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 Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$120

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal Airport is a useful alternative, especially with its low-cost carrier presence.

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

💸 Flights from ~$127

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Salt Lake City

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $118. Booking within 7-13 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $205. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $139.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City is considered to be around $99 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $144. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of prices observed being $189 or less.

Historically, September and August have been the cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City, both with a median price of $90. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $93. The annual median price for this route is $144, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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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: $152 - $247

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

The regular price range for this route is between $152 and $247. The current lowest deal is $115 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 11-Sep 21.

now $115

Low $152

High $247

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

Southwest Airlines

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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$410

$270

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$373

$270

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$267

$191

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$261

$222

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$310

$239

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Salt Lake City

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

Frontier Airlines

$301

$239

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$410 → $270

34%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$305 → $166

46%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$297 → $186

37%

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$254 → $146

42%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City