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$78+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (SLC - SFO)
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SLC — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from | $107 (Cheapflightsfares) |
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One-way from | $78 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $189 |
Good round-trip deal | $215 or less |
Good one-way deal | $116 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Tue 7/152:13 pmSLC - SFO
Nonstop2h 18mFrontier
Tue 7/224:31 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/11![Frontier logo]()
$107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/611:00 pmSLC - SFO
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Tue 8/125:35 amSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/167:00 amSLC - SFO
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/234:35 pmSFO - SLC
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2412:29 pmSLC - SFO
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/266:00 amSFO - SLC
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11![American Airlines logo]()
$219
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:12 pmSLC - SFO
1 stop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/126:00 amSFO - SLC
1 stop12h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$230
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 7/93:15 pmSLC - SFO
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Wed 7/163:55 pmSFO - SLC
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$231
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SLC - SFO
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Salt Lake City
Tue 7/15
2:13 pm-3:31 pm
Nonstop2h 18m
San Francisco
Tue 7/22
4:31 pm-7:24 pm
Nonstop1h 53m
$107
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SLC - SFO
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Salt Lake City
Wed 8/6
11:00 pm-12:03 am
Nonstop2h 03m
San Francisco
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5:35 am-8:24 am
Nonstop1h 49m
$159
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SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Wed 7/16
7:00 am-12:05 pm
1 stop6h 05m
San Francisco
Wed 7/23
4:35 pm-7:32 pm
Nonstop1h 57m
$198
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco
SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Thu 7/24
12:29 pm-3:56 pm
1 stop4h 27m
San Francisco
Sat 7/26
6:00 am-11:40 am
1 stop4h 40m
$219
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco
SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Wed 8/6
7:12 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop5h 46m
San Francisco
Tue 8/12
6:00 am-7:13 pm
1 stop12h 13m
$230
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco
SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Wed 7/9
3:15 pm-6:55 pm
1 stop4h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 7/16
3:55 pm-12:10 am
2 stops7h 15m
$231
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco
SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Tue 7/1
2:13 pm-3:31 pm
Nonstop2h 18m
$78
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco
SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Wed 8/6
6:25 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop4h 00m
$90
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco
SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Wed 8/6
8:59 pm-10:07 pm
Nonstop2h 08m
$93
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco
SLC - SFO
SLCSFO
Salt Lake City
Thu 9/4
12:12 pm-4:01 pm
1 stop4h 49m
$99
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Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
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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 June 9, 2025.
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 50 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
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 70% 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 June 8, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.
Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. 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 June 12, 2025.
The most flights from SLC to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).
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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Salt Lake City to San Francisco have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJames,Apr 2025
LAX - SFO
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$37 | Average$97 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$42 | Average$128 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$87 | Average$214 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$195 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$124 | Average$268 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$246 | Average$328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |