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$86+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego (SLC - SAN)

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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SAN
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$93
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$86
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:14 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop11h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/316:15 amSAN - SLC
1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$93
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/49:29 amSLC - SAN
Nonstop1h 57mFrontier
Mon 7/710:47 amSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$100
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:14 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop4h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2712:01 pmSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$132
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/113:04 pmSLC - SAN
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Mon 6/166:15 amSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/28$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:15 amSLC - SAN
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/244:10 pmSAN - SLC
1 stop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$229
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/121:55 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop10h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/2012:01 pmSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/302:25 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Tue 7/112:00 pmSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$281

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego that are best for you.

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Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/29

8:14 pm-7:13 am

1 stop11h 59m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

6:15 am-7:19 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$93

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Fri 7/4

9:29 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 57m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

10:47 am-1:49 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$100

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/21

8:14 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 42m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

12:01 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$132

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/11

3:04 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Diego

Mon 6/16

6:15 am-9:18 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$207

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/24

7:15 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 09m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

4:10 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$229

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Mon 5/12

1:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 40m

San Diego

Tue 5/20

12:01 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$230

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Mon 6/30

2:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop3h 30m

San Diego

Tue 7/1

12:00 pm-3:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$281

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Mon 6/23

8:19 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$86

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/27

7:45 am-8:42 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$99

Salt Lake CitySan Diego

SLC - SAN

SLCSAN

Salt Lake City

Sun 7/6

9:29 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$108

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Salt Lake City-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Salt Lake City-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Salt Lake City to San Diego trip
Airports
SLC

Check in at SLC's main terminal before heading through the expanded security checkpoint. Enjoy local dining options like craft beer and tacos at The Plaza.

Read more about SLCby Ramsey Qubein
SAN

For a quick ride to downtown, use a taxi or rideshare from SAN. Expect traffic, but fares are reasonable due to the airport's proximity.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SLC

Ramsey Qubein

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SLC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 51% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from SLC to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,949 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salt Lake City to San Diego. 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 Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    Booking a flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Salt Lake City to San Diego. On a typical day, there are 16 flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego, all of which are around 1h 51m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego.

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

    This flight path from Salt Lake City to San Diego was viewed by 44 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to San Diego is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $93 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $97 and $197 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $86. Users have also found prices from $99 and $108 on Delta and Frontier, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego consider choosing Virgin Atlantic (89%), Air France (88%) or WestJet (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to San Diego is $88. On average you can expect to pay $326. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - San Diego), can usually be booked for $65.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Diego 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 Salt Lake City to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 7 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$59Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$76Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$127Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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