Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Salt Lake City?

Flights from San José to Salt Lake City usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Salt Lake City?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Salt Lake City: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Salt Lake City pass through?

One-stop flights from San José to Salt Lake City most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 41% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 20% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Salt Lake City?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San José to Salt Lake City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $648 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $883, a difference of $235. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Salt Lake City?

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.

How expensive are last-minute San José to Salt Lake City flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $705 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from San José to Salt Lake City?

A nonstop flight from San José to Salt Lake City takes 00m, covering 2,718 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Salt Lake City?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San José to Salt Lake City changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $587 to $1,990. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San José to Salt Lake City looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Salt Lake City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $370, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Salt Lake City?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 20m, compared with 9h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 10h 01m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

What is the time difference between San José and Salt Lake City?

Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind San José (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)?

Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include: • NU Car • Fox • Hertz • Dollar • Thrifty

How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Salt Lake City flight?

Round-trip flights from San José to Salt Lake City range from $585 to $849, with an average of $705 over the past 12 months. Anything below $585 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San José to Salt Lake City typically range from $585 to $849. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $587, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Salt Lake City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Salt Lake City. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Salt Lake City?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Salt Lake City at $544 round-trip. •May ($824) and December ($789) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San José to Salt Lake City the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Salt Lake City are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San José to Salt Lake City?

Southwest ($587) and United Airlines ($710) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San José to Salt Lake City according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San José to Salt Lake City?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the San José to Salt Lake City route. 41% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San José to Salt Lake City?

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $311. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Salt Lake City which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Salt Lake City layovers at 4h 39m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $585-$849

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

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Apr 13

2:15 pm - 7:30 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

18h 15m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:40 am - 7:00 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby

$587Southwest

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Apr 13

2:15 pm - 7:30 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

18h 15m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:40 am - 7:00 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby

$601Southwest

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Apr 13

2:15 pm - 7:30 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

18h 15m2 stops Houston Hobby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:40 am - 7:00 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Houston Hobby

$628Southwest

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Feb 3

1:15 am - 3:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

14h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:44 pm - 12:15 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$710United Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 3

12:35 pm - 10:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

11h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 8:39 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$710United Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

1:21 pm - 2:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

49h 41m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

4:07 pm - 10:12 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 05m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Mexico City Benito Juarez

$710Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 3

2:25 pm - 10:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

9h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:17 pm - 8:32 amSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 15m1 stop San Francisco

$710United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

3:10 pm - 7:08 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

28h 58m3 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

2:16 pm - 10:44 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 28m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas/Fort Worth Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$712Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Sat, Mar 6

3:23 pm - 10:27 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

20h 04m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

8:36 pm - 11:28 amSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 52m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

$760American Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Sat, Mar 6

3:23 pm - 10:27 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

20h 04m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

8:36 pm - 11:28 amSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 52m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

$781American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San José to Salt Lake City

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

1:16 pm - 2:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

25h 46m3 stops Cancun Mexico City Toluca Intl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

4:16 pm - 11:59 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 43m3 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$931Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

2:10 pm - 10:10 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

21h 00m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:25 pm - 12:20 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 55m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Houston Hobby

$939Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14

1:46 am - 8:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

19h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Portland

11:59 pm - 6:50 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 51m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$948Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

7:00 am - 12:17 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

18h 17m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl

4:16 pm - 11:59 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 43m3 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

$951Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

1:21 pm - 2:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

25h 41m2 stops Mexico City Benito Juarez Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

12:01 pm - 11:05 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

$973Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

4:15 pm - 2:02 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

22h 47m1 stop Guadalajara Miguel Hidal

4:07 pm - 1:25 amSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 18m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

$978Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

2:07 pm - 12:09 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

23h 02m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:08 am - 1:46 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,051American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:45 pm - 9:43 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

26h 58m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Los Angeles

7:42 pm - 9:52 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 10m3 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl Mexico City Benito Juarez

$1,052Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

2:46 pm - 11:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

10h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:41 pm - 1:01 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 20m1 stop Miami

$1,056American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

4:15 pm - 6:57 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SLC Salt Lake City

27h 42m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:28 pm - 9:52 pmSLC Salt Lake City-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

22h 24m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl Mexico City Benito Juarez

$1,087Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San José to Salt Lake City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Salt Lake City? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San José to Salt Lake City departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Salt Lake City?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Salt Lake City. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San José to Salt Lake City? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San José to Salt Lake City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Salt Lake City at $544 round-trip.
•May ($824) and December ($789) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from San José to Salt Lake City the cheapest?: Flights from San José to Salt Lake City are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Salt Lake City?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Salt Lake City:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from San José to Salt Lake City?
A nonstop flight from San José to Salt Lake City takes 00m, covering 2,718 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Salt Lake City?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Salt Lake City flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Salt Lake City range from $585 to $849, with an average of $705 over the past 12 months. Anything below $585 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San José to Salt Lake City flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $705 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from San José to Salt Lake City changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $587 to $1,990. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Salt Lake City looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Salt Lake City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $370, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)?
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NU Car
• Fox
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Salt Lake City?
Flights from San José to Salt Lake City usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC).
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Salt Lake City pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Salt Lake City most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Salt Lake City?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San José to Salt Lake City. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $648 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $883, a difference of $235.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Salt Lake City?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 20m, compared with 9h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 10h 01m via Houston Hobby (HOU).
What is the time difference between San José and Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind San José (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Salt Lake City?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $648, about $235 less than Saturday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Salt Lake City trip for August. Fares historically average $544 round-trip in that month - typically $280 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Salt Lake City Airport.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport
• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salt Lake City Airport
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salt Lake City Airport

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