How long is the flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in 1h 49m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 961 km between San Francisco and Salt Lake City. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

The most flights from SFO to SLC are scheduled on a Sunday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salt Lake City ranges from 15.0 - 51.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 51.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Salt Lake City when rainfall is around 15.0 mm.

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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City are Aeromexico (92%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) and United Airlines (84%).

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City (average of $283). Flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 SFO to SLC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights typically cost between $319 and $515 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $386 on Alaska Airlines (5 Jan–7 Jan).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in 1h 49m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 961 km between San Francisco and Salt Lake City. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City are Aeromexico (92%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) and United Airlines (84%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Salt Lake City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Salt Lake City?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City (average of $283). Flying from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in September is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SLC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights typically cost between $319 and $515 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $386 on Alaska Airlines (5 Jan–7 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Salt Lake City

The most flights from SFO to SLC are scheduled on a Sunday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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San Francisco to Salt Lake City flights typically cost between $319 and $515 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $386 on Alaska Airlines (5 Jan–7 Jan).