Salt Lake City

$78+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City (SFO - SLC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SLC
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Tue 1/63:59 pmSLC - SFO
1 stop20h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/89:15 amSLC - SFO
2 stops11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Wed 1/74:41 pmSLC - SFO
2 stops7h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Thu 1/89:33 pmSLC - SFO
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Mon 1/55:20 pmSLC - SFO
1 stop23h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$172
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 54mDelta
Wed 1/77:45 amSLC - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/10$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Fri 1/21:49 pmSLC - SFO
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 54mDelta
Thu 1/89:45 pmSLC - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/10$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:29 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Sat 1/109:32 amSLC - SFO
1 stop14h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$188

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Salt Lake City (SLC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$227

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
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From San Francisco to Salt Lake City
One-way flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Salt Lake City

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/21

10:21 pm-8:03 am

1 stop10h 42m

$163

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

5:45 am-8:38 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/10

3:00 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$177

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

9:50 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/10

9:05 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$177

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/6

9:45 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$187

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

5:10 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/10

4:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$197

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

7:15 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/8

7:45 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$197

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Salt Lake City

Mon 2/2

5:10 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$197

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

6:20 am-2:30 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Salt Lake City

Tue 1/20

4:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$202

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

9:55 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$202

San FranciscoSalt Lake City

SFO - SLC

SFOSLC

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

5:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/21

5:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 50m

$202

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Salt Lake City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salt Lake City from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City (average of $36). Flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $94). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Salt Lake City flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Salt Lake City trip
Airports
SFO

Save time at SFO by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals after clearing security.

SLC

Use the TRAX light rail from SLC airport for a quick trip downtown after landing.

Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SLC

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on SFO

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Harriet Baskas

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salt Lake City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Salt Lake City. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Salt Lake City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City if you want to fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City. At least 6 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) on a regular basis. There are 29 flights to Salt Lake City from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to SLC to be around 1h 50m.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Salt Lake City flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

    Airlines like Frontier, Delta, and Southwest fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in about 1h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 12m. The distance between San Francisco and Salt Lake City is about 597 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City round-trip from $38. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $88, and Delta, from $88. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City for 82% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City are Frontier ($29), Hawaiian Airlines ($59), and Alaska Airlines ($78).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

    Before booking your flight to Salt Lake City from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (100%), WestJet (89%), Delta( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City? While on average our users pay $840, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $76. The most popular route (San Francisco - Salt Lake City), is priced around $123.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Salt Lake City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City (average of $36). Flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $94). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$88Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$114Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$157Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$166Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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