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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 5 days
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$103
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$134
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$142
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$142
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$272
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$170
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$351
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$308
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$185
Redding
Redding1 stop$487
Reno
Reno1 stop$177
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$103
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$134
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$142
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$142
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$272
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$170
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$351
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$308
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$185
Redding
Redding1 stop$487
Reno
Reno1 stop$177
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 October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to California from Salt Lake City usually cost between $149 and $288 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $103 on Frontier (Oct 23-Oct 30).

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 Los Angeles, at $69 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 $69.

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 $156 on average. Morning departures are around 9% 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 $394.

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 $338, 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 January, when tickets cost $186 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $287 and $278 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 Saturday 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 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$54
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 $139 one-way - $124 round-trip; Los Angeles $122 one-way - $139 round-trip; San Francisco $156 one-way - $235 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 4219 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Flight left on time and was early landing. Seats not comfortable and not enough space…

4.0 OkayLeo, Aug 2026
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Flight left on time and was early landing. Seats not comfortable and not enough space…

It would have been better if the flight was on time

No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

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.

The airline asked for volunteers to check carry ons. I figured I would to make catching my connecting flight on a short layover a little easier. They then lost my bag on the layover. Getting it back was relatively painless, but I'm still not thrilled about it. The first flight also got in fifteen minutes late, changing a 45 minute layover to a 30 minute one. And my second flight took its sweet time after starting the taxi, resulting in the flight being delayed for half an hour. Not a huge deal in the grand scheme, but a little frustrating and especially so when they ended up losing my bags.

Great - i’ve been flying a budget Airlines for the last several times. And this was a breath of fresh air. Enjoy the atmosphere. The complementary drink and snacks, free carry-on. It was a breath of fresh air.

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!

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.

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

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

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.

the seat has a problem. the back had a hole.

Old 757 with poor entertainment system. United no longer partners with United for free text and email. O'Hara an absolute disaster! Limited gates clauses two hour delay. Unfortunately this appears to be the norm.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

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.

I know Frontier is a “no-frills” airline. I understand the concept. However, I jumped on some tickets for our family vacation, expecting to play a bit of a game to figure out the family bags and not over spend. In the end, I got the short end of this deal by far. 1. I did not expect them to charge the baggage fee for each direction. It makes the fee look high-ish at a glance, but reasonable. Then when you get to checkout and realize you have to pay it twice to come home with your luggage, it becomes ridiculous. 2. The low checked bag weight limit. I am used to packing a 50lb bag with my preferred airline. Frontier’s artificially low 40lb limit more quickly triggers the extra weight fee, which almost DOUBLES the price of the bag if you go over ($79 for the bag/$75 for the next 10 lbs) 3. The fee for a carry-on bag is the same as a checked bag but with a lower size and weight limit. Make it make sense! 4. The seats are terrible. My 2.5 hour flight almost had me losing my mind. I’m 6’3” and my femurs barely fit in the space provided. My knees had to wiggle just right to jam into the crack next to the armrest of the seat in front of me. The cushioning was thin and inadequate. I am tall but I’m not a freak. These seats are unacceptable. 5. I overheard the woman next to me speaking with the gate agent about being charged a $25 fee for not checking in online - she checked in at the airport counter when she arrived. That’s ridiculous. She was old and in a wheelchair. She had a paper boarding pass, and was obviously not tech savvy. She should not be punished for that. 6. They do not have good placement in the terminals. It was always out on the end or down on a subfloor, and we had to walk out on the tarmac almost every time. In Denver. Their home airport! 7. Every time I loaded a new page on the website while buying my tickets or my bags, it was constantly trying to upsell me on some esoteric bundle. Like, a pop-up every time. Very annoying. 8. No screens in the boarding area (at least where we were) to confirm you’re in the right place. Just static gate number signs. I am sure these are standard practices for Frontier, and I should have read more about them before I purchased tickets, but as a result of this single round trip, I do not plan to ever use this cut-rate airline again. I would rather pay the normal amount for a ticket and be treated like a customer instead of a mark.

Tiny seats, no entertainment, no amenities, delays, they charge for carry on and their allowed personal item is smaller than in other airlines.

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

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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