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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$78
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$92
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$111
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$140
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$327
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$172
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$291
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$318
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$195
Redding
Redding1 stop$376
Reno
Reno1 stop$128
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$129
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$78
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$92
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$111
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$140
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$327
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$172
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$291
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$318
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$195
Redding
Redding1 stop$376
Reno
Reno1 stop$128
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$129

Book Cheap Salt Lake City to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Salt Lake City to California

Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 17
Frontier Logo
1:32 pm - 2:03 pm
SLC
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LAS
1h 31mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 am
LAS
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SLC
1h 30mnonstop
$56Frontier
Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 14
Frontier Logo
1:32 pm - 2:03 pm
SLC
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LAS
1h 31mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 am
LAS
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SLC
1h 30mnonstop
$58Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 2
Frontier Logo
1:32 pm - 2:03 pm
SLC
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LAS
1h 31mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 am
LAS
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SLC
1h 30mnonstop
$63Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 3
Frontier Logo
1:32 pm - 2:03 pm
SLC
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LAS
1h 31mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 9:30 am
LAS
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SLC
1h 30mnonstop
$64Frontier
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 6:10 pm
SLC
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SAN
2h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 4:30 pm
SAN
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SLC
2h 05mnonstop
$120Southwest
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 6:19 pm
SLC
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BUR
5h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 9:30 am
BUR
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SLC
13h 16m
1 stop
$126Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 6:19 pm
SLC
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BUR
5h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 9:30 am
BUR
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SLC
13h 16m
1 stop
$132Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Delta Logo
3:20 pm - 4:21 pm
SLC
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LGB
2h 01mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:59 pm - 3:51 pm
LGB
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SLC
1h 52mnonstop
$185Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 11:40 am
SLC
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LGB
1h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 7:45 pm
LGB
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SLC
1h 45mnonstop
$186Southwest
Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
8:45 pm - 9:43 pm
SLC
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LGB
1h 58mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 10:09 am
LGB
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SLC
2h 04mnonstop
$191Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Salt Lake City to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Salt Lake City to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Salt Lake City to California departing in June.

What is the cheapest Salt Lake City to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Salt Lake City found in the last 72 hours was to John Wayne (Santa Ana), at $64 round-trip. The most popular route is from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $81.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $143 on average. Morning departures are around 12% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $280.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Salt Lake City to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $342, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City to California is September, when tickets cost $140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $211 and $197 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Salt Lake City to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Salt Lake City to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$31
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there any airlines that allow my kids to fly alone from Salt Lake City to California?

    Delta Air Lines prioritizes the safety and well-being of young travelers with its Unaccompanied Minor (UM) program. Tailored to children aged 5 to 14 flying alone, the service ensures dedicated assistance throughout the journey. Trained staff oversees supervised boarding, in-flight support, and a secure handover at the destination. Regular updates provide parents or guardians with peace of mind.

  • What is a good choice for a sustainable airline on this trip?

    American Airlines is committed to sustainability, actively implementing initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The airline invests in fuel-efficient aircraft, explores sustainable aviation fuels, and engages in carbon offset programs. American Airlines aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, demonstrating a dedication to environmental responsibility. By incorporating eco-friendly practices and embracing innovative technologies, the airline contributes to a more sustainable aviation industry, aligning its efforts with global environmental goals and fostering responsible corporate citizenship.

  • What are the benefits of joining the JetBlue loyalty program?

    Joining the JetBlue TrueBlue loyalty program offers a multitude of benefits. Members accrue points with every flight, gaining access to exclusive perks such as expedited security, complimentary seat upgrades, and early boarding. Points can be redeemed for free flights or seat upgrades, providing flexibility and value. JetBlue's loyalty program fosters customer loyalty by offering a range of rewards, ensuring a more personalized and enjoyable travel experience for frequent flyers.

  • What are some reasons to upgrade to business class on United Airlines for a trip to California?

    United Airlines Business Class, known as Polaris, offers an array of premium perks. Passengers enjoy spacious lie-flat seats, ensuring comfort during long-haul flights. Gourmet dining curated by top chefs enhances the culinary experience, complemented by a selection of fine wines and beverages. Access to exclusive Polaris lounges provides a tranquil pre-flight environment. With priority check-in, expedited security, and enhanced baggage allowances, United's Business Class ensures a luxurious and seamless travel experience, making it a preferred choice for discerning travelers.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Salt Lake City to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Salt Lake City to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Salt Lake City to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Salt Lake City to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Salt Lake City to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Salt Lake City to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Salt Lake City to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Salt Lake City to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Salt Lake City to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $115 one-way - $141 round-trip; Los Angeles $116 one-way - $161 round-trip; San Francisco $159 one-way - $256 round-trip
  • When traveling to California from Salt Lake City, you will find that Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines all offer direct flights between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • If your destination in California is San Francisco, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines offer direct flights between Salt Lake City International Airport and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • Passengers who wish to travel from Salt Lake City to San Diego will find that there are direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Diego International Airport (SAN) aboard Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines.
  • Passengers who wish to travel from Salt Lake City to the beautiful and quaint coastal city of Santa Barbara will find a direct flight on Delta Air Lines from Salt Lake City International Airport to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA).
  • Salt Lake City International Airport is a major hub for Delta Air Lines. This means that any flight you choose on this carrier to California will most likely have plenty of alternatives in case of any issues or delays with your original flight.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Salt Lake City to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Salt Lake City to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Salt Lake City to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4328 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

8.0 ExcellentCheryl, Apr 2026
DEN - SBA
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This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

See what I wrote in the previous section. This was a terrible experience. I would like refund.. I even paid an extra $70 for an aisle seat closer to the front to ensure that I got off early enough to catch the next flight. The fact that the plane did not wait, and even left eearlier, knowing that the first flight came in late, and was moved to a terminal three train stops away is appalling. My friend that flew JetBlue, their flight was delayed and came in later and the connecting flight WAITED for them. How is it that JetBlue could do that, and Alaska could not.

A gentleman at the desk for my boarding from Seattle to Anchorage randomly selected me and told me they would need to check my carry-on despite having multiple lithium-ion batteries all of which were in communication devices essential for time in Alaska. There was ample overhead compartment space and I was lucky non of my equipment was damaged due to his unnecessary use of power. A quick check with the flight crew would have likely resulted in an answer that ample space remained allowing me to keep my personal and important items near by. I did lose WiFi twice and that detracted from my entertainment which I do not commonly use.

The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

I wasn’t aware that we needed to supply our own screens for entertainment

Alaska Airlines staff go out of their way to accommodate my fragile musical instrument, every time. They are unlike any other airline. I've experienced this can-do attitude on several flights with different staff, so this must be the culture of their company. I appreciate Alaska!

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

Everything was great until I lost my water bottle and they can’t seem to locate it. I know I left it on the plane though.

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

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