Cheap Flights from San Diego International to Salt Lake City

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Cheapest dealRs14,081
Cheapest monthDecember
Average flight duration2 hours and 6 minutes
Most popular airlineDelta

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego 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 Diego International to Salt Lake City flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from San Diego International to Salt Lake City

San Diego International to Salt Lake City: Alternative routes

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

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Salt Lake City is Rs14,081. 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.
2 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Salt Lake City.
WestJet, SkyWest Airlines and Delta fly direct from San Diego International to Salt Lake City.
As of November 2025, there are 190 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Salt Lake City.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Salt Lake City is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City Airport on Thursday, 18 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 6 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 Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport.

  • Salt Lake City's timezone is UTC-6, making Salt Lake City one hour ahead of San Diego.

  • Flights from SAN to SLC start at 06:15 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 19:55 with Alaska Airlines. In total, there are 129 weekly San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your SAN to SLC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. When you're ready to start your Salt Lake City adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:

  • Alaska Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that offers SAN to SLC flights. A reliable 83.06% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego 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 great stopovers between SAN and SLC include:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight is Rs7,049. A return plane ticket right now is Rs14,081. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to SLC.

  • Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SAN to SLC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN is located at Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 71.38% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

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

  • You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.

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

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.

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

  • July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Salt Lake City in April.

  • The warmest month in Salt Lake City is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from San Diego International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SAN to SLC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done Salt Lake City, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Boise to tick off its must-visit sights. From Idaho State Capitol Building to Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in United States, head for Provo, roughly 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City. Museum of Art at Brigham Young University, BYU Museum of Palaeontology and Utah Lake State Park are among the biggest draws.

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