United States Β· 626 miles (1,008 km)

San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 626 miles (1,008 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and more.

How many miles SAN to SLC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines4,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines10,000$5.60
Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines10,000$38.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines12,000$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines12,500$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines16,100$5.60
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines17,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SAN to SLC

Book SAN to SLC with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SAN to SLC with one stop

23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Barbara (SBA)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Fresno (FAT)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Reno (RNO)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Sun Valley (SUN)Alaska Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Jackson (JAC)Alaska Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Rosa (STS)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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See all 23 in Routes

SAN to SLC: common questions

How many miles does SAN to SLC cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (6,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to SLC?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC).

How far is San Diego from Salt Lake City by plane?

San Diego (SAN) and Salt Lake City (SLC) are 626 miles (1,008 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SAN to SLC award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Diego and Salt Lake City?

The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Barbara (SBA), Phoenix (PHX) and Fresno (FAT). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Las Vegas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.