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

Yes, direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are available. Historically, approximately 40.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights are also a significant portion of the available routes.

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

The typical direct flight time from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of 963 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight duration is considerably longer, averaging around 6 hours and 22 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as a single stop can add several hours to the total travel time.

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

Given that deals for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are historically frequent, setting a price alert is a beneficial strategy. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations, meaning opportunities for savings arise regularly. An alert can help travelers capture a good price as soon as it becomes available, based on observed trends over the trailing 30 days.

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Salt Lake City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco cover a distance of 963 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, typically completed within a few hours. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, understanding the typical price range and travel patterns can help in planning.

Right now, fares for this route typically range from $120 to $544, with a median price of $295. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or waiting for new deals to appear. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $115. Following closely are September and October, both offering median fares of $116. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Salt Lake City and San Francisco are non-stop, with 40.9% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, most involve connections, with a typical number of 2 stopovers when connecting. This mix means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries that include one or more stops.

How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes. This duration accounts for the median travel time across all observed itineraries, reflecting both direct flights and those with stopovers.

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

Regular price: $206 - $301

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

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is between $206 and $301. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 23-Sep 29.

now $179

Low $206

High $301

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

The cheapest month to fly from SLC to SFO is November, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $354. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $115

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $354

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$412

$306

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$307

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$320

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$304

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$485

$300

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$310

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 11 - Sep 12

$495 → $305

38%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$492 → $304

38%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$485 → $300

38%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$502 → $320

36%

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Salt Lake City - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Historically, November, September, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 4h 11m

The median flight duration from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is 4 hours 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 40.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $179

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $179 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco appear frequently.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to San Francisco from Salt Lake City.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network, especially for low-cost carriers.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$183

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically offers the best value for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked in this window was $231. In contrast, flights booked within 0-6 days of departure averaged $638, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings. Planning ahead by at least 28-59 days can also yield good prices, with an average of $257.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is considered to be $120 or less. The median price for this route was $295. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $544 or less. Therefore, aiming for a price point around $120 represents a competitive fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco include November, September, and October. During these months, the median prices were approximately $115 to $116. This is considerably lower than the annual median price of $295 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months for their travel plans.

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Salt Lake City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

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

Regular price: $206 - $301

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

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is between $206 and $301. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 23-Sep 29.

now $179

Low $206

High $301

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

The cheapest month to fly from SLC to SFO is November, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $354. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $115

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $354

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

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

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$412

$306

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$307

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$320

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$304

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$485

$300

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - San Francisco

Salt Lake City (SLC) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$310

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 11 - Sep 12

$495 → $305

38%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$492 → $304

38%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$485 → $300

38%

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$502 → $320

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Salt Lake City - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Historically, November, September, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 4h 11m

The median flight duration from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is 4 hours 11 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with 40.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $179

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $179 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco appear frequently.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to San Francisco from Salt Lake City.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$223

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network, especially for low-cost carriers.

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,043

$554

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Salt Lake City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

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

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

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Salt Lake City - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Typical flight time is 4h 11m

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $179

Deals appear frequently on this route

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

What is a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

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

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

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

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Salt Lake City to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

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

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

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

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

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

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Salt Lake City - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for the lowest prices

Typical flight time is 4h 11m

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $179

Deals appear frequently on this route

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 27

Dec 09

Sep 30

Sep 26

Sep 30

Oct 19

Oct 27

Oct 29

Oct 19

Oct 07

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Dec 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

What is a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?