How many flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 40% of flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of available options typically involves at least one connection. Travelers seeking direct routes should be aware that they represent less than half of the historical flight options.

How many hours is the flight from San Jose to Salt Lake City?

The typical direct flight from San Jose to Salt Lake City has a median duration of 1 hour and 56 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, at 7 hours and 47 minutes. The distance between the two cities is 939 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, price fluctuations for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City are frequent. This route is classified as one with frequent price changes across the trailing quarter. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. Given the historical volatility, an alert could help identify opportune booking moments.

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2026-10-12 – 2026-10-19
SJC - Salt Lake City
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San Jose to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City

Most itineraries for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City connect at least once, with only 40% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City, right now, fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $245–$295, with a median of $280. Currently, about 25% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

To find the cheapest time to fly from San Jose to Salt Lake City, consider traveling in December, February, or March, when median fares are around $170. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

A typical journey from San Jose to Salt Lake City takes about 1h 56m for direct flights. However, for connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends to 10h 54m.

The distance between San Jose and Salt Lake City is 939 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

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

Regular price: $240 - $456

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

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City is between $240 and $456. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $163

Low $240

High $456

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

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Salt Lake City is January, with a median price of $170. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $489. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $170

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $489

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

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

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$314

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$296

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$198

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$318

$282

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$317

$247

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$318

$311

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$309 → $179

42%

6 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 20

$287 → $182

37%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$302 → $198

34%

7 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 2

$285 → $183

36%

Popular Airports to fly from San Jose to Salt Lake City

San Jose - Salt Lake City route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Jose to Salt Lake City are below the typical level at $163.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, February, or March for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are December, February, and March with median prices of $170.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 56m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Jose to Salt Lake City is 1h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights are more common, making up 60% of recent route options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct flights.

Deutsche Luft Hansa has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

San Jose main airports to depart from

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$183

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 from San Jose.

📍 ~8 km from Salt Lake City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$183

Airports nearby Salt Lake City used as alternative

Provo Municipal (PVU)

Cheapest

Provo Municipal can be a useful alternative, especially with its low-cost carrier presence and proximity to Salt Lake City.

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

💸 Flights from ~$194

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Salt Lake City

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. Across the trailing 90 days, the average price for this booking window was $252. Booking 28-59 days out typically saw an average price of $267, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in an average price of $275. These trends suggest that planning within the 14-27 day window can lead to more economical fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Jose to Salt Lake City is considered to be $245 or less. The median price for this route was $280. Fares around $295 are typically in the higher price range. Aiming for a fare at or below $245 would generally secure a more economical option.

Historically, December, February, and March have been the cheapest months to fly from San Jose to Salt Lake City, with a median price of $170 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $280. While December also appears as the most expensive month in some historical contexts, its median price of $170 indicates it can also offer significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider these months.

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San Jose to Salt Lake City: Overview

Insights for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City

A typical journey from San Jose to Salt Lake City takes about 1h 56m for direct flights. However, for connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends to 10h 54m.

The distance between San Jose and Salt Lake City is 939 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

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

Regular price: $240 - $456

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

The regular price range for flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City is between $240 and $456. The current lowest deal is $163 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 12-Oct 19.

now $163

Low $240

High $456

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

January

Cheapest

Flights from $170

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $489

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Jose to Salt Lake City

Deutsche Luft Hansa

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

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$327

$314

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$325

$296

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$198

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$318

$282

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$317

$247

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SJC - Salt Lake City

San Jose (SJC) - Salt Lake City (SLC)

Frontier Airlines

$318

$311

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$309 → $179

42%

6 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 20

$287 → $182

37%

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

$302 → $198

34%

7 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 2

$285 → $183

36%

Popular Airports to fly from San Jose to Salt Lake City