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Flights from Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA depart on average 74 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $76 (€62) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:17, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 599 miles (964 km) distance in 2h 17m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 599 miles (964 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Flights per day 74 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 17m |
First flight 12:17 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$309
Fastest journey
2 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Flights per day
7
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA will cost around $309 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 7 flights that leave Salt Lake City, UT for San Francisco, CA onWed, Jun 03, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct flights cover the 964 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the longest flights will take 5 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$307 Average price | $218 Average price | $169 Average price Cheapest |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 44m Average total duration 18h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 23m Average total duration 16h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA costing on average $218 (€176).
A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA costing on average $307 (€248).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 53m.
Train takes on average 18h 14m.
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake City, UT to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5683 · UA2391 | 5:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h18 | 9:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1214 · AA2997 | 5:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h03 | 3:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1214 · AA2387 | 5:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h13 | 1:13 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1214 · AA2810 | 5:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 14h00 | 6:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4763 | 6:05 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2h14 | 7:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1327 · AA1253 | 6:08 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 12h53 | 6:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2366 · UA382 | 6:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 12h45 | 6:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2366 · UA2611 | 6:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h18 | 3:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2366 · UA589 | 6:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h50 | 5:35 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2604 · AA2810 | 7:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 12h00 | 6:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2604 · AA2997 | 7:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h03 | 3:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1232 · UA1506 | 7:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h25 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1232 · UA526 · UA1799 | 7:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h16 | 3:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2604 · AA1430 | 7:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 15h01 | 9:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1232 · UA1561 | 7:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h04 | 1:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2604 · AA3072 | 7:00 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 13h10 | 7:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2869+ AA6327 · AA6221 | 7:13 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h23 | 5:36 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2860+ AA6327 | 7:13 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h53 | 4:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3199+ AA6327 | 7:13 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 6h45 | 12:58 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3295 · AS350 · AS2434 | 7:15 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h49 | 4:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3295 · AS655 | 7:15 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h49 | 2:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3312 · AS3473 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h44 | 6:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3312 · AS3352 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h44 | 3:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3312 · AS2455 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h36 | 11:53 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3312 · AS2302 · AS634 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h26 | 5:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3312 · AS3013 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h44 | 5:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3312 · AS1406 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 15h14 | 9:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3312 · AS2290 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 13h03 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3312 · AS3305 | 7:17 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 4h32 | 10:49 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5408 · UA2741 · UA1603 | 7:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 13h17 | 8:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5408 · UA2741 · UA2047 | 7:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 12h10 | 6:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5408 · UA469 | 7:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h08 | 2:53 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5408 · UA233 | 7:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h53 | 6:38 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5408 · UA1791 | 7:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h45 | 12:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5408 · UA2019 | 7:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h57 | 5:42 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5408 · UA2741 · UA2478 | 7:45 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h49 | 4:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2195 · AA1430 | 7:54 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 14h07 | 9:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2195 · AA2228 | 7:54 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 15h36 | 10:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2195 · AA2997 | 7:54 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h09 | 3:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2195 · AA3072 | 7:54 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 12h16 | 7:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2195 · AA2810 | 7:54 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h06 | 6:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5642 · UA526 · UA1799 | 8:30 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h46 | 3:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5642 · UA526 · UA2478 | 8:30 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h04 | 4:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5642 · UA1561 | 8:30 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h34 | 1:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3497 · AS588 · AS3495 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h37 | 6:12 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3497 · AS695 · AS514 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h28 | 5:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3497 · AS1393 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 12h21 | 7:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3497 · AS1394 · AS3473 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h26 | 6:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3497 · AS236 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h13 | 4:48 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3497 · AS480 · AS514 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h28 | 5:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3497 · AS1394 · AS3013 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h26 | 5:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3497 · AS1443 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h06 | 12:41 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3497 · AS588 · AS3404 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h59 | 3:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3497 · AS250 · AS2434 | 8:35 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h29 | 4:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3135 · AS655 | 9:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h37 | 2:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3135 · AS680 | 9:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h37 | 4:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3135 · AS621 · AS3473 | 9:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h34 | 6:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3135 · AS454 · AS2434 | 9:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h37 | 4:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3135 · AS696 · AS514 | 9:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h36 | 5:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3135 · AS2354 · AS1393 | 9:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 11h29 | 7:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3135 · AS2354 · AS236 | 9:27 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h21 | 4:48 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5970 | 9:49 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2h24 | 11:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2004 · UA1812 | 10:39 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h30 | 3:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2004 · UA1929 · UA1603 | 10:39 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h23 | 8:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS796 · AS680 | 11:09 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h55 | 4:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS796 · AS765 · AS2290 | 11:09 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h11 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS796 · AS1300 · AS221 | 11:09 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h48 | 7:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS796 · AS1384 · AS1393 | 11:09 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h47 | 7:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS796 · AS741 · AS3328 | 11:09 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h02 | 8:11 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS796 · AS1385 | 11:09 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h53 | 6:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2607 · AA2810 | 11:16 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h44 | 6:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2607 · AA1430 | 11:16 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h45 | 9:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2607 · AA3072 | 11:16 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h54 | 7:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3010 · AS2290 | 11:53 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h27 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3010 · AS3473 | 11:53 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h08 | 6:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3010 · AS3013 | 11:53 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 6h08 | 5:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3010 · AS1406 | 11:53 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h38 | 9:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3010 · AS2092 · AS570 | 11:53 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 10h28 | 9:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3010 · AS1402 · AS1393 | 11:53 AM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h03 | 7:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1613+ AA3898 | 12:07 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h59 | 7:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2368+ AA3898+ AA6260 | 12:07 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h13 | 7:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2860+ AA3898 | 12:07 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 4h59 | 4:06 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6121 · UA1341 | 1:00 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h10 | 8:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6121 · UA2751 | 1:00 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h44 | 9:44 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4720 · UA1929 · UA1267 | 1:05 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h25 | 9:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4720 · UA1929 · UA1603 | 1:05 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h57 | 8:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2613 · AA1430 | 2:01 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h00 | 9:01 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2613 · AA2228 | 2:01 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h29 | 10:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1662 · UA655 · UA2615 | 2:33 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h24 | 10:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1662 · UA1007 | 2:33 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 6h07 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1477 · AS688 | 3:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h34 | 8:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1477 · AS528 | 3:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 8h01 | 10:43 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1955 | 4:21 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2h02 | 5:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2594 · AA446 | 4:41 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 9h07 | 12:48 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5484 · UA2056 | 4:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 7h20 | 11:02 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5484 · UA1195 | 4:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 6h08 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5484 · UA2681 | 4:42 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 4h28 | 8:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1910 · UA2123 | 5:57 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 5h59 | 10:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2052 · AS3463 | 6:10 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 16h23 | 9:33 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2052 · AS1406 | 6:10 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 4h21 | 9:31 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS2471 · AS526 | 7:44 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 14h17 | 9:01 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1320 · AS1475 | 7:55 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 14h23 | 9:18 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2097 | 8:08 PM Salt Lake City International Airport | 2h02 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major modern and contemporary art museum with an outstanding collection, rotating exhibitions, and a central SoMa location.
Hands-on science and perception museum on the Embarcadero, especially popular for interactive exhibits and bay views.
Fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park known for American art, textiles, global collections, and its observation tower.
Vast urban park with gardens, museums, lakes, trails, and open space, ideal for walking, cycling, and relaxing.
Famous crooked block with sharp turns, flower beds, and classic city views, especially popular with first-time visitors.
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