Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (SLC - SFO) from $42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SLC — SFO
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best SLC to SFO flight in 2023: compare Salt Lake City to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$86
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From Salt Lake City to San Francisco
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

SLC - SFO

Price

$258 - $437

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Sunday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 76% by booking at least 29 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Salt Lake City to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $253.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Salt Lake City in September are about $212 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $89.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (SLC - SFO)?

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 20% on airfare.

Cheap Frontier flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Take a peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $198.90 RT. This price is typically 46% cheaper than other airlines that offer Salt Lake City to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $89. Salt Lake City Airport is the most common Salt Lake City airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, Frontier flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Browse through some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights traveling from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $249.81 RT, a price that is 65% cheaper than the average Salt Lake City to San Francisco flight. The cheapest flight found was $117 RT. Salt Lake City Airport is the most common Salt Lake City airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines flights are 10% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Salt Lake City to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SLC to SFO flights for September, October
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Salt Lake City to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Salt Lake City found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Salt Lake City

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Salt Lake City

The cheapest one-way flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
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1 stop11h 43m

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1 stop6h 21m

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Wed 10/11

1 stop10h 39m

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1 stop4h 28m

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Mon 10/2

1 stop12h 08m

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1 stop4h 28m

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Mon 10/2

1 stop12h 08m

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1 stop6h 02m

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Thu 11/9

1 stop16h 24m

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Mon 11/13

1 stop9h 00m

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Sat 10/21

Nonstop2h 00m

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Sat 10/28

Nonstop1h 55m

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Mon 10/23

Nonstop2h 09m

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Nonstop1h 53m

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Sun 10/29

Nonstop2h 37m

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Nonstop1h 55m

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Mon 10/23

1 stop4h 55m

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Wed 10/25

1 stop5h 55m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,520 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Salt Lake City to San Francisco flights.

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 56m for a nonstop flight. There are 40 flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco per day from 7 airlines.

Can I find flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $92, but on average you can expect to pay $112.

Are there nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is less than $201.

Are there last-minute flights available from Salt Lake City to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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

How many flights depart from Salt Lake City to San Francisco on average per day?

Travelers can expect 20 flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 5% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 95% of flight departures

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. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $92. Airlines will cover a distance of 600 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 $92. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $138 round trip. These flights start at 56% 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 $42. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United 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 popular airlines that fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?

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 Air France (95%), American Airlines (92%) and Iberia (91%).

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

The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to San Francisco is $98. On average you can expect to pay $516. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $124.

What does SLC to SFO mean?

SLC stands for Salt Lake City Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Salt Lake City to San Francisco

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Top 6 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Salt Lake City to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FrontierCheapest$89Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$94Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$117Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
59%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
19%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
21%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
Sunday39daily flights
Monday42daily flights
Tuesday41daily flights
Wednesday38daily flights
Thursday43daily flights
Friday39daily flights
Saturday39daily flights
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