San Diego from Salt Lake City, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £260 per person, return
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £54 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Typical highs 72–75°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 22m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
San Diego is 2 nights from Salt Lake City, 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £260 per person (F9 + AS, 1 stop, 5h 22m), 17% below the typical £315 on this route. Typical highs 72–75°F, lows near 54°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£521 for two · 2 nights · flights, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £521 |
| The total, before you go | £521 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£54 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return). Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£260 per person, return
£521 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + AS · 1 stop · 5h 22m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 11:46 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 4:08 PM
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 20:09 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why San Diego
Why we picked it: San Diego is the best value we priced for the weekend: $345 round trip, 17% under the typical price.
San Diego has the most reliable beach weather in the country, plus the famous zoo, Balboa Park, fish tacos and a laid-back surf culture.
Weather in San Diego, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 72–75°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 75 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 31 Oct | 73 °F | 53 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 1 Nov | 72 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Diego
All hotels in San Diego for these dates
Where in San Diego
- Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown: Nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot.
- La Jolla: Coves, sea lions and upscale village hotels.
- Coronado: Wide beach and the landmark Hotel del Coronado.
- Mission Beach / Pacific Beach: Boardwalk, surf and a young bar scene.
- Mission Valley: Chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks.
What to do in San Diego
Signature experiences
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier
- Eat fish tacos and craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
Tours and tickets in San Diego
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International (SLC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
| Flight time | 5h 22m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 627 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £521 |
| Hotel, 2 nights | £0 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £393 |
| Total for two | £913 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Salt Lake City to San Diego
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £260 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £219 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £315 |
| Price checks | 24 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in San Diego from Salt Lake City cost?
About £913 for two: £521 in flights, £0 for the hotel and £393 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in San Diego 30 Oct – 1 Nov?
Typical highs 72–75°F, lows near 54°F this time of year
Do I need a passport for San Diego?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to San Diego?
5h 22m with 1 stop on F9 + AS, on the fare we found.
Is £260 a good price for Salt Lake City to San Diego?
It is 17% below the typical £315 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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