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

An economy award from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN) 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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN): 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 SLC to SAN 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 4,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $38.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56β112 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 16,100 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SLC to SAN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SLC to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SLC to SAN 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, Frontier 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)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Fresno (FAT)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via Reno (RNO)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines



- Via Tucson (TUS)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Sun Valley (SUN)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Jackson (JAC)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines


- Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Boise (BOI)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines



- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way




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- Via Santa Rosa (STS)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines



SLC to SAN: common questions
How many miles does SLC to SAN 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 SLC to SAN?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Salt Lake City from San Diego by plane?
Salt Lake City (SLC) and San Diego (SAN) 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 SLC to SAN 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 Salt Lake City and San Diego?
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.









