Domestic route
Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 598 miles, 1h 50m nonstop.
SLC to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 598 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 50mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAAS6 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 23all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 1h behindSan Francisco vs Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City to San Francisco
Round trips from $55
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Salt Lake City to San Francisco
6 airlines fly nonstop with 23 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, LAX · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)WNB62 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Salt Lake CitySan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Alaska all fly SLC to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $55; September 2026 is the most expensive at $75 and up, a difference of $20 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Salt Lake City to San FranciscoSalt Lake City to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 1h 50m gate to gate, covering 598 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SLC to SFO?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO), with 23 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX and LAS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $55 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Salt Lake City to San Francisco flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City. SLC is on America/Denver time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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