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$89+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City (SAN - SLC)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SLC
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Salt Lake City are usually found in August or July, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC). 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 March 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$89
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
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One-way flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:08 pmSAN - SLC
1 stop15h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/282:36 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop17h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$134
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:15 amSAN - SLC
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/207:00 amSLC - SAN
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$148
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/161:30 pmSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Wed 4/1610:50 pmSLC - SAN
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Deal found 3/26$177
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.
Fri 7/1810:47 amSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Sun 7/279:29 amSLC - SAN
Nonstop1h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$188
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:10 amSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/162:29 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$191
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:24 pmSAN - SLC
Nonstop2h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 4/187:00 amSLC - SAN
Nonstop2h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$197
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:00 amSAN - SLC
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Wed 4/164:50 pmSLC - SAN
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$212
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/84:30 pmSAN - SLC
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/163:29 pmSLC - SAN
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$237
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/242:27 pmSAN - SLC
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/297:05 amSLC - SAN
2 stops8h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$282

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City that are best for you.

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SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Thu 4/24

9:08 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop15h 21m

Salt Lake City

Mon 4/28

2:36 pm-7:34 am

1 stop17h 58m

$134

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Thu 4/17

6:15 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Salt Lake City

Sun 4/20

7:00 am-8:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$148

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Wed 4/16

1:30 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/16

10:50 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$177

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Fri 7/18

10:47 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Salt Lake City

Sun 7/27

9:29 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$188

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Wed 4/16

8:10 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 09m

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/16

2:29 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$191

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Wed 4/16

6:24 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Salt Lake City

Fri 4/18

7:00 am-8:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$197

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/16

4:50 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$212

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Tue 4/8

4:30 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/16

3:29 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$237

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Thu 4/24

2:27 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/29

7:05 am-2:54 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$282

San DiegoSalt Lake City

SAN - SLC

SANSLC

San Diego

Sat 5/24

6:15 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$89

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Salt Lake City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 San Diego-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Salt Lake City 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 San Diego-Salt Lake City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Salt Lake City trip
Airports
SAN

Plan to arrive at SAN at least two hours before your flight to avoid traffic and congestion near the airport.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
SLC

Use the TRAX light rail to quickly reach downtown SLC from the airport, with a shuttle connecting the terminal to the station.

Read more about SLCby Ramsey Qubein
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SLC

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salt Lake City from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from San Diego to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 SAN to SLC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Salt Lake City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Salt Lake City. 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 March 27, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to SLC are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salt Lake City ranges from 0.6 - 2.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salt Lake City when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salt Lake City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Salt Lake City. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC). Nonstop flights to Salt Lake City from San Diego take 1h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 15 outbound flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City offered by 8 different airlines.

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

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Salt Lake City, with prices starting at $134. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $188, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City are Delta ($89), Spirit Airlines ($92), and Southwest ($98).

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

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), LATAM Airlines (100%) or Korean Air (100%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Salt Lake City.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Salt Lake City is $88. On average you can expect to pay $616. The most popular route, (San Diego - Salt Lake City), can usually be booked for $78.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from San Diego to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Salt Lake City

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City. 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$98Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$128Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$130Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$149Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$214Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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