Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Salt Lake City is one hour ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are 205 San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, pick the 05:45 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:59 with United Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to SLC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Salt Lake City, United States. Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport:
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers SFO to SLC flights, with 76.89% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and SLC include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
Jackson Hole Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight is C$52. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$120. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from SFO to SLC by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from SFO to SLC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SLC instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Salt Lake City International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Fox - Rent A Car or Sixt and find adventure across Salt Lake City and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Salt Lake City International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Salt Lake City. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 2 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Salt Lake City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Salt Lake City, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to SLC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Salt Lake City, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 483 kilometres north-west to Boise to check off its top sights. From Idaho State Capitol Building to Old Idaho Penitentiary and Zoo Boise, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south of Salt Lake City, Provo is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Museum of Art at Brigham Young University, BYU Museum of Paleontology and Utah Lake State Park.