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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Salt Lake City:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:41 am
• Latest: departs at 8:56 pm and lands at 10:52 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City takes 1h 56m, covering 597 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City range from $205 to $401, with an average of $290 over the past 12 months. Anything below $205 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the $290 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $295 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $208 to $1,064. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Salt Lake City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Fox
• NU Car
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty

Flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $336, a difference of $64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Salt Lake City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Portland (PDX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 5h 31m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 6h via San Diego (SAN).

Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Salt Lake City are Salt Palace Convention Center, Vivint Smart Home Arena and Temple Square. These are among the most viewed places in Salt Lake City on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

SFO is a family-friendly airport. They have baby care facilities dotted around the airport for nursing mothers, each featuring toys, a changing bench, and a comfortable seat for the mothers. They also have a children’s play area where your kids can burn off that extra energy before the flight. Just look out for the SFO Kid’s Spot. The airport also has strollers for renting.

Yes, your furry friends are welcome to travel through SFO. However, you’ll be required to stick to TSA’s guidelines for traveling with a pet through the airport – they should remain in a crate at all times. The exception is when clearing security or using the pet relief areas. You will find pet relief areas in all three domestic terminals, with outdoor relief areas provided landside and indoor relief areas provided airside.

On average, 688 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights. Delta, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines are the four most eco-friendly airlines operating on this route. They emit 72%, 66%, 61%, and 60% less carbon than other airlines operating on this route, respectively. Moreover, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta have nonstop flights from SFO to SLC.

UTA buses are available outside Terminals 1 and 2, and they provide services to the city center only on weekdays. Several companies offer shuttle services from the airport, and you can organize transport at the Ground Transportation Desks. You can also use taxis which are available curbside, and ride-shares which you can access using their respective mobile apps. The other option is taking the light rail train, which you can access from the TRAX airport station, and the TRAX trains run every 15min. Car rentals are also an option at SLC.