$65 Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Today's featured flight deals from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

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Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco (SLC-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $65 for one-way flights and $111 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$111 Roundtrip, just found
$111
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 29 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $111 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 24
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$115 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$115
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 17 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $115 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$116 Roundtrip, just found
$116
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $116 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 27
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$121 Roundtrip, just found
$121
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $121 just found
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 21
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$124 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$124
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $124 found 14 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$126 Roundtrip, just found
$126
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $126 just found
Delta
Sat, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 22
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$164 Roundtrip, just found
$164
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $164 just found
United
Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$179 Roundtrip, just found
$179
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $179 just found
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$183 Roundtrip, just found
$183
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $183 just found
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
SLC
Salt Lake City
SFO
San Francisco
$197 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $197 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $48 - $151 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $198
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $198
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $187
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $187
Flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Salt Lake City Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$110
Distance
597 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 8 mins

Salt Lake City to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Salt Lake City to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Salt Lake City to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Salt Lake City to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $65 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Salt Lake City to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Salt Lake City to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Cheap return fares from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) start from $108. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Frontier Airlines flight leaving SLC on July 29 2025 and touching down at SFO. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SLC to SFO?
The cheapest flights from SLC to SFO are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Choose from 4 carriers that fly directly from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Including:

  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SLC to SFO?
Take off from SLC to SFO with Frontier Airlines. This airline currently offers the cheapest one-way fare for this route, starting at $56. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SLC on September 15 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When jetting out of Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC), you can take your pick from an average of 9 daily direct flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
More travelers fly between SLC and SFO at 10 AM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Try choosing a quieter departure window and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SLC to SFO?
Friday offers the most flights from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Consider traveling on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)'s first flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) departs at approximately 6:05AM UTC-7. With a total travel time of 2h 41m, you'll touch down at around 7:46AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The average flight time from SLC to SFO is 2 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of 600 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SLC to SFO?
With 83% of flights generally landing on time, Frontier Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). To check your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
To avoid potential delays on the Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) route, travel before 3 PM. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of cancellation.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC)?
Take a direct flight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco and come in for landing at any one of these airports:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Booking your ticket from SLC to SFO just before your trip is typically more expensive. But if you're flexible with your travel times and dates, you could grab a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SLC to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a SLC to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. What's more, having everything in one place will take the hassle out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then tailor your trip with other add-ons like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Salt Lake City Intl. Airport (SLC) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your SLC to SFO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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