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Cheapest round-trip
$134
Typical prices: $127-$250
Frontier
Thu 9/3Sun 9/6
SLC - SFO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$97
Typical prices: $115-$214
Frontier
Sun 10/4
SLC - SFO • 1 stop
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat choice for budget value.
Delta free Wi-Fi helps on domestic flights; United Economy Plus adds legroom.
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You can fly direct with Delta, United Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 2h 11m
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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (SLC-SFO)

 
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 San Francisco 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
4:53 pm - 6:09 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
2h 16mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:51 pm - 7:48 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 57mnonstop
$134Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
4:53 pm - 6:09 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
2h 16mnonstop
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4:51 pm - 7:48 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 57mnonstop
$135Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
10:50 pm - 11:59 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
2h 09mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 8:38 amSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 53mnonstop
$177Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Delta Logo
8:45 pm - 9:50 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
2h 05mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 4:21 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 56mnonstop
$177Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 5:38 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
2h 05mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:31 pm - 9:29 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 58mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:25 amSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
2h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 4:59 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
1h 59mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 1:00 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
6h 52m1 stop San Diego
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7:11 pm - 12:43 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
16h 32m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$191Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 7:15 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
3h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:40 am - 3:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
6h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
$192Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 10:53 amSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
4h 45m1 stop San Diego
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9:13 pm - 12:02 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
13h 49m1 stop San Diego
$255Alaska Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 5
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2:30 pm - 6:29 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-SFO San Francisco
4h 59m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 8:09 pmSFO  San Francisco-SLC Salt Lake City
7h 44m1 stop San Diego
$255Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Salt Lake City to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Salt Lake City usually cost between $154 and $284 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $134 on Frontier (Sep 3-Sep 6).

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

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

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

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $157 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $262 and $260 respectively.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Expert on Frontier, Delta and United Airlines

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$97
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Salt Lake City to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

  • Does Salt Lake City International Airport provide parking facilities?

    When traveling to Salt Lake City International Airport by car, park in one of the secure and convenient lots offered by the airport. Long-term economy parking, hourly garage parking, daily garage parking, and premium reserved parking are a few of the options available. You may reserve parking spaces in advance using the airport's parking system, making the process more straightforward. In addition, the economy parking lot, parking lot E, and the garage parking lot each include 66 electric car charging outlets.

  • Does Salt Lake City International Airport provide accessibility services?

    Accessible bathrooms are available all across Salt Lake City International Airport, and there are also elevators close to the escalators and steps. Both the two pet relief areas located within security as well as those outside the airport are available to passengers traveling with service animals. Additionally, utilizing the paging phones placed around the airport, staff members are always ready to give additional assistance upon request.

  • Are there lounge facilities available at San Francisco International Airport?

    When you arrive at San Francisco International Airport, be sure to check out the lounges, which each provide a range of amenities for a certain fee. In Terminals 1, 3, A, and G, the airport lounges are located within security; in Terminals 1 and G, they are outside security. The lounges offer private rooms, shower facilities, food and drink, and free Wi-Fi, among other amenities.

  • How do I get from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco?

    The most convenient way to get from San Francisco International Airport to downtown San Francisco is by taking the BART trains that connect the airport, downtown San Francisco, and other locations in the Bay Area. The trip will take approximately 30 minutes. Alternately, you can take a taxi, shuttle, rideshare service, or rent a car from any of the onsite car rental services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco was $97 for a one-way ticket and $134 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

    Delta, JetBlue, WestJet, American Airlines, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Salt Lake City to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Salt Lake City to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Salt Lake City and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $167 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $282 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Salt Lake City 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 San Francisco?

    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 to San Francisco with an airline and back to Salt Lake City with another airline. Booking your flights between Salt Lake City and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to San Francisco from Salt Lake City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $156 or less one-way and $235 or less round-trip.
  • Nursing moms can pump or breastfeed in safety and privacy in the lactation and baby care facilities provided at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The primary lactation facilities are found in Concourse D and E at Terminal 2, right next to the women’s restrooms. Additionally, you can find private lactation rooms in Concourses G and C and F connector.
  • When traveling through Salt Lake City International Airport, keep an eye out for the airport’s art collection that is displayed throughout the airport, especially in the terminal connector hallway. The airport’s art display exhibits the finest artwork from the large Salt Lake City area.
  • It is advised that you arrive to the airport at least 3 hours before the planned departure time of your flight while flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to London, and even sooner during times of high travel demand. You will have enough time to check in without worry if you do this.
  • If you're traveling with a child and decide to rent a car when you arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), head over to Cloud of Good's selection of rental items, which includes car seats, strollers, and other baby gear.
  • Use the provided luggage carts at the SFO Airport, which are available throughout the whole airport and may be rented for a fee. However, if you are entering through the international terminal, these carts are free.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Salt Lake City to San Francisco.
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Direct departures

Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Salt Lake City

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,United Airlines

Delta,United Airlines

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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