San Diego from Salt Lake City, Oct 23–25: $1,009 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $95 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 11h 21m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to San Diego cost $330 per person ($660 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. That's two nights, flying Frontier with one stop. The forecast shows highs of 69–75°F with little rain, and the best-value hotel, Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, is $349 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,009 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $660 |
| Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $349 |
| The total, before you go | $1,009 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$95 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$330 per person, round trip
$660 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 21m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:28 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 7:49 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $330 | 1 stop | 11h 21m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | $469 | nonstop | 2h 7m |
| Alaska | $430 | 1 stop | 17h 32m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 8:29 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $330 per person round trip, this fare is $95 below the typical fare on this route, which works out to 22% under it. It also carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. We checked 12 offers, and fares ran from $330 to $490 per person. For two people, flights come to $660. Add the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley at $349 and a $520 spending allowance, and the whole weekend is $1,529. The forecast calls for 69°F with drizzle on Friday, 72°F and overcast on Saturday, and 75°F and clear on Sunday, with rain chances between 3% and 11%. That's mild enough for a morning at the zoo, a kayak trip in La Jolla and an evening at Sunset Cliffs. Prices are all-in (taxes and fees included) as we found them and may change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-city long weekend at an easy pace. Two nights gives you one big day, maybe the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, and a slow Sunday by the water. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who'd rather have mild weather, fish tacos and a walk on the sand than a packed schedule. Families can make it work too, but the one-stop Frontier routing takes up most of Friday.
Weather in San Diego, Oct 23–25
Highs 69–75°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 69 °F | 64 °F | 5% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 72 °F | 66 °F | 11% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 75 °F | 67 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in San Diego
For the money, Hilton San Diego Mission Valley is the pick: $349 for both nights ($175 a night), rated 7.8 from 1,743 reviews, with two queen beds. Mission Valley is mostly chain hotels with easy freeway access to the zoo and parks. The top-rated option is The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton, at $598 for the stay ($299 a night) and rated 8.7 from 797 reviews. In the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown area, nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront are all walkable. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is the budget pick in Midway-Pacific Highway at $350 ($175 a night), rated 6.8 from 1,968 reviews. Heads-up: it costs about the same as the Hilton but has a lower score. All three are room only, with free cancellation.
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
$349 for 2 nights, two guests · $175 a night
See roomsThe Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton
$598 for 2 nights, two guests · $299 a night
See roomsWyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
$350 for 2 nights, two guests · $175 a night
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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
- Spend Saturday at the San Diego Zoo, then wander the Balboa Park museums.
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla, where the coves draw sea lions.
- Swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado; Sunday's forecast is clear and 75°F.
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier.
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park.
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs to close out the trip.
Also worth it
- Visit the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park museums
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 | 11h 21m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 627 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 2 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $660 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton San Diego Mission Valley) | $349 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,529 |
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 | $330 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $330 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $425 |
| Price checks | 16 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport is needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- San Diego is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
- The $330 Frontier fare has one stop. It leaves Salt Lake City International (SLC) at 9:28 AM and lands at San Diego International (SAN) at 7:49 PM.
- All three hotels are room only, so breakfast isn't included. Each one offers free cancellation.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$330 per person round trip on Frontier, or $660 for two, with one stop. If you'd rather fly nonstop, Alaska (operated by SkyWest) was $469 per person, leaving at 7:53 AM and landing at 9:00 AM after 2h 7m in the air.
Is this actually a good price?
Yes. The fare is $95 below the typical fare on this route of $425, which is 22% less. It's also the lowest fare we've seen on this route in 30 days.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip of 627 miles, and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Friday looks like 69°F with drizzle, Saturday 72°F and overcast, and Sunday 75°F and clear. Lows run from 64°F to 67°F, and rain chances stay between 3% and 11%.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a relaxed weekend, yes. The Frontier flight lands at 7:49 PM on Friday, so Saturday is your full day for the zoo or La Jolla, and Sunday gives you time for the beach.
What does the whole weekend cost?
About $1,529 for two people: $660 for flights, $349 for the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley and a $520 spending allowance, which is $130 per person per day.
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