Traveling from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC): what you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Explore your options for taking off from San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), two of the city's main airports.
Jump on a direct flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 56 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport is located in Salt Lake City. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
The most popular route is from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), with 129 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SAN to SLC is the 06:15 Delta service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 19:55 with Alaska Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from San Diego to SLC.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Traveling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Take the express route from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Nonstop flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) operate from here.
Popular carriers that offer direct flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport out of SAN include:
From central San Diego, SAN is approximately 5 kilometers away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near San Diego International Airport:
About Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Consider booking a hotel near SLC if you have a late flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to central Salt Lake City
From Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City is approximately 13 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 2 hours and 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
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It's a good idea to book 7 months before your departure date. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from San Diego to SLC around that time.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Salt Lake City. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego to SLC, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Salt Lake City, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap flights from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Salt Lake City
After booking your flight from San Diego to Salt Lake City International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Salt Lake City:
Temple Square and Utah State Capitol are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Salt Lake City travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Red Butte Garden.
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