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$70+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — SFO
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are usually found in January or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
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 April 23, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/164:38 pm
SLC
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SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 5/185:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 6/94:56 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 26m
Frontier
Sat 6/275:16 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 5/304:33 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Tue 6/210:40 pm
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/304:33 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:58 pm
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 6/64:33 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Thu 6/255:16 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/234:33 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Wed 5/275:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$98
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 5/94:38 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Sun 5/105:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/18$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/151:32 pm
SLC
-
SFO
1 stop4h 24m
Frontier
Mon 5/185:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 5/94:38 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:40 pm
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$103
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/44:33 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 6/85:25 pm
SFO
-
SLC
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Mon 5/114:33 pm
SLC
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Mon 5/1810:40 pm
SFO
-
SLC
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$106

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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$92
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$251

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 23, 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/30

7:45 am-8:53 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

5:40 am-8:33 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$215

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Fri 6/5

11:05 am-3:25 pm

2 stops5h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

6:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$273

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sat 8/22

11:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

5:00 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$279

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/21

8:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

5:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 45m

$285

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Thu 7/2

8:20 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

6:03 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$289

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/9

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops12h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

6:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$289

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sun 10/18

8:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

1:35 pm-4:33 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$304

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Fri 7/17

5:35 am-11:20 am

2 stops6h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

5:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

$321

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/30

6:20 am-12:35 pm

2 stops7h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

3:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops7h 25m

$322
Cheapest one-way

Salt Lake CitySan Francisco

SLC - SFO

SLCSFO

Salt Lake City

Tue 6/2

4:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$110

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Compare providers for flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 17, 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 82 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 $157). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 April 23, 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 April 18, 2026.

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.

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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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Salt Lake City to San Francisco trip
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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 April 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited 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
12,273 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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
12,273 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,273 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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
8,433 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,273 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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
9,632 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,273 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,951 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,273 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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
2,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,273 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

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 57m for a nonstop flight. There are 32 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 81 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 08m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $215. 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 Delta and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $105 and $142, respectively. These flights start at 75% 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 $38. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Delta, 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 (95%) and Qantas Airways (85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is $92. On average you can expect to pay $956. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $117.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (average of $157). Flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$50Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$105Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$142Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$157Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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