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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Salt Lake City.R 529 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 529, select.
Salt Lake City.R 529 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 29 Mar, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 529, select.
Salt Lake City.R 529 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 529, select.
Salt Lake City.R 620 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 19 Apr, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 620, select.
Salt Lake City.R 711 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 711, select.
Salt Lake City.R 894 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 894, select.
Salt Lake City.R 1,615 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,615, select.
Salt Lake City.R 1,626 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Salt Lake City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,626, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Salt Lake City flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from R 532
Apr
from R 624
May
from R 715
Jun
from R 532
Jul
from R 532
Aug
from R 898
Sep
from R 1,624
Oct
from R 1,635
Nov
from R 1,635
Dec
from R 4,424
Jan
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Feb
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City

San Francisco International to Salt Lake City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Salt Lake City.

San Francisco to Salt Lake City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 532
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time1 hr, 57 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week339

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City is R 1,064. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 57 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City.
WestJet, United and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City.
As of March 2025, there are 339 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Salt Lake City is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Salt Lake City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Salt Lake City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Salt Lake City.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know

  • 1 hour 54 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco and operates on the UTC-6 timezone.

  • You can choose from 205 weekly flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. The 05:45 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available between SFO and SLC. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 23:00 if early starts aren't your thing.

  • If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.

  • We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SFO and SLC include:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is R 529. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,058. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Book 8 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SFO to SLC.

  • April is the cheapest month for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SFO to SLC. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.

  • Use filters to tailor your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City

  • From Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours and 54 minutes.

When to fly to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Salt Lake City. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport for July if you want to go to Salt Lake City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 36ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SFO to SLC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 5ºC on average.

More about Salt Lake City

  • As soon as you've locked in your flights from SFO to SLC, you'll need to find a place to stay in Salt Lake City. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:

  • Temple Square and Utah State Capitol are just two of the top attractions to put on your Salt Lake City must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Red Butte Garden.

Complete your Salt Lake City trip with hotels and a car rental

  • Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Salt Lake City International Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Salt Lake City stay.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

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