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

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SFO
Apr 25 — Mai 21
Sa 4/25
Sa 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fr 5/225:03 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Mi 5/275:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sa 5/235:03 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Fr 5/295:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fr 4/177:49 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mo 4/208:35 pm
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Do 5/215:03 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Mi 5/275:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fr 5/155:03 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Mo 5/185:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mo 4/138:02 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Do 4/239:58 am
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fr 4/248:12 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
So 4/269:58 am
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mo 5/185:03 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Mi 5/275:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mi 4/2212:09 pm
SLC
-
SFO
1 stop10h 30m
Frontier
Mo 4/274:29 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$103
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sa 5/93:23 pm
SLC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
Frontier
Sa 5/165:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sa 5/235:03 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Mi 5/278:48 pm
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$105
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Do 4/163:19 pm
SLC
-
SFO
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Mo 4/204:29 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$107

Find flight deals from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 März 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$92
(Frontier)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$191

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$160 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco 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 März 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sa 5/2

11:11 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

San Francisco

Mi 5/6

5:40 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$187

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sa 5/2

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Francisco

Mi 5/6

6:25 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$194

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Mo 5/4

8:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 40m

San Francisco

Mi 5/6

10:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$209

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Fr 4/17

6:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

San Francisco

Mo 4/20

3:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$222

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Do 5/28

8:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 40m

San Francisco

Mo 6/8

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

$226

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Mi 4/22

9:50 am-11:09 am

Nonstop2h 19m

San Francisco

So 4/26

8:52 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$264

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Fr 7/31

10:50 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

San Francisco

Sa 8/22

5:00 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$265

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Do 4/16

10:55 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

San Francisco

Sa 4/18

5:40 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$265

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sa 8/22

8:00 am-9:09 am

Nonstop2h 09m

San Francisco

Sa 8/22

5:00 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$265

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Mi 4/22

4:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops7h 45m

San Francisco

Mi 4/29

5:55 am-2:55 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$273

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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 Salt Lake City to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Francisco 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 Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco 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 Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 89 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 Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (average of $50). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated März 26, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 74% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

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

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SLC

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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated März 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from Salt Lake City to San Francisco 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,112 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,112 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,112 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,328 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,112 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,840 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,112 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,482 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,112 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,112 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, you will be flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Salt Lake City (SLC) take 1h 59m for a nonstop flight. There are 33 flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco per day from 5 airlines.

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

    Flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco have been viewed 72 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco can take about 2h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $187. Airlines will cover a distance of 597 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $50. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $78 and $89, respectively. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $40. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salt Lake City to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are Qatar Airways (100%), ITA Airways (100%) and Air France (93%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is $68. On average you can expect to pay $1,128. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $126.

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

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

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

    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 Francisco.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (average of $50). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $88). 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 5 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. 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 März 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$89Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$157Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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