How to get from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 5h 50m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $105.

Flights from Sacramento to Salt Lake City

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
5h 50m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$105
connection options
3
straight-line distance
532 mi (856 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
5h 50m
with the connection
Sacramento to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $105
Via San Francisco
6h 7m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Salt Lake City: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
two ticketsfrom $492
Via Los Angeles
6h 21m
with the connection
Sacramento to Los Angeles flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Salt Lake City: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
two ticketsfrom $144

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sacramento to Salt Lake City?
Via Las Vegas: 1h 25m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 5h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sacramento to Salt Lake City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $105. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Sacramento and Salt Lake City?
Las Vegas (5h 50m total), San Francisco (6h 7m total) and Los Angeles (6h 21m total).
How far is Salt Lake City from Sacramento?
532 mi (856 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.