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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 Angeles1 stop$128
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$104
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$154
San Jose
San Josenonstop$197
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$321
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$226
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$333
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$298
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$282
Redding
Redding1 stop$442
Reno
Reno1 stop$210
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$128
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$104
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$154
San Jose
San Josenonstop$197
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$321
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$226
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$333
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$298
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$282
Redding
Redding1 stop$442
Reno
Reno1 stop$210

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

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 10
Frontier Logo
9:58 pm - 10:30 pm
SLC
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LAS
1h 32mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:14 pm - 8:47 pm
LAS
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SLC
1h 33mnonstop
$79Frontier
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
Frontier Logo
9:58 pm - 10:30 pm
SLC
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LAS
1h 32mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:30 pm - 9:03 pm
LAS
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SLC
1h 33mnonstop
$101Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 1
Frontier Logo
10:28 am - 10:58 am
SLC
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LAS
1h 30mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:30 pm - 9:03 pm
LAS
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SLC
1h 33mnonstop
$103Frontier
Wed, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 1
Delta Logo
8:40 pm - 9:32 pm
SLC
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LGB
1h 52mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:53 am
LGB
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SLC
1h 53mnonstop
$197Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
10:55 pm - 11:56 pm
SLC
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OAK
2h 01mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:55 am
OAK
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SLC
1h 55mnonstop
$197Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 29
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 11:50 am
SLC
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LGB
1h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 12:10 am
LGB
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SLC
5h 35m
1 stop
$207Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 7:25 pm
SLC
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OAK
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 6:05 pm
OAK
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SLC
1h 45mnonstop
$212Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 6:12 pm
SLC
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OAK
4h 38m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 6:56 pm
OAK
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SLC
4h 27m
1 stop
$217Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:06 pm - 11:55 pm
SLC
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SJC
6h 49m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 9:26 am
SJC
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SLC
18h 14m
1 stop
$224Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 11:24 am
SLC
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SJC
4h 44m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:57 pm
SJC
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SLC
5h 42m
1 stop
$227Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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 September.

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 5 days was to San Francisco, at $88 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 5 days was $124.

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 $149 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper 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 $377.

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 $344, 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 December, when tickets cost $168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $342 and $280 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 30% 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$53
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% 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 $113 one-way - $137 round-trip; Los Angeles $138 one-way - $220 round-trip; San Francisco $139 one-way - $180 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12607 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

8.0 ExcellentLaurel, May 2026
SLC - SAN
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A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

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 flight was fine. The connecting flight was a nightmare. Gate change without text or email notification was super frustrating and I ended up missing my connecting flight. Return flight was delayed and had I not quadruple checked flight time, gate and refreshed the Alaska Airlines app every 5 minutes, I would have taken a flight that would not arrive in time for my connecting flight. Ended up flying Delta home.

Hate this airline. Uncomfortable seats, no screens, no good food.

perfect flight!! couldn't have been better unless it was free!

Excellent overall, but had to wait 30 months while taxiing. In fact, I’m still on the plane now!

I liked the legroom even in row 26! I fell asleep immediately and slept the whole flight.

The plane was in pretty rough shape-- worn down with a bit of a smell. The crew as less than stellar as well.

Poor experience. 4 hour delay. 2 hours because of weather and runway construction at SFO. But gate logistics were a mess (gate was used by an unsigned flight to SAN first (!) ... lots of time spent weight balancing the flight because of an inoperable baggage hold (initial loading should have taken that into account, since plane had been flying that way that day) ... and then plane had to go back to gate for more fuel because of SFO delays (easily could have been done - and foreseen - while reweighting the plane). Airline came across as extremely disorganized. Note: on-board experience was fine ...

flight was canceled and we were re routed all day. had a nice weekend planed in San Diego. Plans changed and we lost a day and spent the day flying.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

For the first time in a long time we had a flawless experience with Southwest. Both flights were early and no mechanical errors at all. We were shocked and pleasantly surprised 😮.

I stopped flying southwest a long time ago. I don’t care for their boarding process, especially when I have a family to try and seat together. The early bird check in made it so much easier. As long as you do that, it’s great.

Everything was very good. I will fly Southwest again soon!

Nice and easy. You can't go wrong with the value and quality or Southwest.

Flight was cancelled due to “inclement weather” even though all other carriers continued to operate as planned.

sw cancelled our flight 2 hours before we were to leave. Our bags were already checked. Only communication we had was a text that had a link to reschedule that did not work. When we finally got to front of line ticket agent said they could not get us on a flight until Wednesday. This was Sunday. 3 days. The. They stated since it was “weather” related they would not give us vouchers for food, hotel stay anything. So we had to book on a different airline costing us an extra $1000. Unacceptable.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

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.

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

Late boarding by three hours. No Wi-Fi. No screens. Cramped seats. Sitting on the tarmac for 30 minutes after landing waiting for a gate. Delay in luggage getting to baggage claim.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The delay was ridiculous because nary a word escaped from the gate attendant regarding our flight status. It was a complete joke.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Although we received an email from Kayak AND the airline, turns out we were not on Frontier’s manifest for the flight. We had to purchase tickets at the gate. Not sure where this transaction fell apart, but it did. We are now disputing the charges for the SLC to PDX flight originally booked through Kayak.

Our flight was cancelled and I spent $800 on a replacement ticket. No refund was awarded other than the cost of my original Frontier ticket. unacceptable...

The worst experience ever!!! They canceled our flight when we arrived at the airport to check in. We asked why is it canceled they told us they don’t know. No apology, very cold and rude. We had to pay for another night at the hotel, we had to call out of work. We won’t be using them anymore in the future!!!

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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