Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco one hour behind Salt Lake City.
Flights from SLC to SFO start from 06:10 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 23:00 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are 102 weekly Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Your SLC to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport available through various airlines, getting to San Francisco (and then other parts of United States) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 81.17% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for SLC to SFO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SLC and SFO include:
Sacramento International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
AED 174 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 323. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SLC to SFO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Landing cheap flights from SLC to SFO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The address for SLC is 776 North Terminal Drive.
82.4% of flights leaving Salt Lake City International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from SLC.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near SLC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SLC to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 64 kilometers south-east to San Jose to tick off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
