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What is the best way to travel from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
28h 5m
$114
$120
1
Flight
2h 3m
$66
$397
44

What is the cheapest way to reach San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT?

You can get to San Diego with just $66 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $113
Sunday
from $86
Monday
from $519
Tuesday
from $447
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from $66

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    2:24 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $113
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 4m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:04 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $118
  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 3m
    0
    11:56 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $141
  • United Airlines
    4h 58m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:58 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • United Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:12 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $143
  • United Airlines
    15h 48m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:48 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $441
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $125

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 8m
    0
    10:48 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    5:56 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $86
  • Frontier Airlines
    30h 0m
    0
    6:01 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    11:01 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $127
  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 9m
    0
    8:11 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $172
  • United Airlines
    5h 0m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $271
  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 3m
    0
    11:56 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $299
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $577
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $114

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    2:33 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $519
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    7:07 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $564
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $603
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $664
  • United Airlines
    5h 33m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:48 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $766

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    9h 49m
    0
    11:59 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:48 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $447
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    7:07 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $521
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    2:33 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $521
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $521
  • United Airlines
    7h 12m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:12 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $530

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 20m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    11:50 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $66
  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 9m
    0
    8:11 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 3m
    0
    11:56 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • Frontier Airlines
    21h 30m
    0
    9:29 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    5:59 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $88
  • United Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:12 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $140
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $549
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $122

What are the fastest trips from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT in just 2h 3m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 2h 3m
Sunday
from 2h 3m
Monday
from 5h 33m
Tuesday
from 5h 37m
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 2h 3m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 3m
    0
    11:56 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $141
  • Frontier Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    2:24 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $113
  • United Airlines
    4h 58m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:58 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $142
  • United Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:12 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $143
  • United Airlines
    8h 44m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $491
  • United Airlines
    9h 49m
    0
    11:59 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:48 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $537
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $125

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 3m
    0
    11:56 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $299
  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 9m
    0
    8:11 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $172
  • United Airlines
    5h 0m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:15 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $271
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $875
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $577
  • United Airlines
    7h 12m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:12 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $651
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $114

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    5h 33m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:48 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $766
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $603
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $664
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    7:07 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $564
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    2:33 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $519

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $521
  • United Airlines
    6h 52m
    0
    7:07 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $521
  • United Airlines
    7h 12m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:12 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $530
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    2:33 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $521
  • United Airlines
    9h 49m
    0
    11:59 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:48 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $447

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 3m
    0
    11:56 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • Alaska Airlines
    2h 9m
    0
    8:11 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:20 AM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $80
  • United Airlines
    5h 33m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    8:48 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $553
  • United Airlines
    5h 37m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:09 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $549
  • United Airlines
    5h 39m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    12:59 PM
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    McClellan-Palomar Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $549
  • United Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    4:32 PM
    Salt Lake City Airport
    Salt Lake City Airport
    9:12 PM
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $140
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    28h 5m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Intermodal Hub
    11:50 PM
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $122
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego

What are the most popular stations in Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego?

In Salt Lake City, UT, you will usually depart from Pioneer Rd @ 1381 S Bus Stop, Amelia Earhart Dr @ 5555 W Bus Stop or SLC Airport, while in San Diego you will be arriving at San Ysidro Transit Center, University Av & Bancroft St Bus Stop or Old Town Transit Center, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT? With 8 connections between 1 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego, you can pay as low as $66 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Alaska Airlines: you will get to San Diego in just 2h 3m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Centerfield, UT or to San Diego Airport, and look at flights from Ogden-Hinckley Airport, and landing at Tijuana Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?

The most popular companies between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego, are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US

Airlines: United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines

All you need to know when you travel from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego

How can I reach San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT.

How far is San Diego from Salt Lake City, UT?

The distance between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego is 627.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Salt Lake City, UT and San Diego?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 27 kgs of CO2, a train 35 kgs, a car 172 kgs, and a flight 248 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?

You can get to San Diego with just $66 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Salt Lake City, UT to San Diego?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to San Diego in just 2h 3m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines.

More routes to Salt Lake City, UT and to San Diego

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Salt Lake City, UT and to San Diego. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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