San Diego from Salt Lake City, Nov 12–15: $1,056 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $238 per person, $130 below the typical fare on this route
- Comfort Inn: 8.1 from 2,726 reviews, breakfast and free parking
- Highs of 67–74°F and free cancellation at all three hotels
The catch: One stop makes Frontier's outbound 11h 7m for 627 miles, and a checked bag, about $240 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you'd trade a long travel day for a low fare and mild weather; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Worth it if you can live with a long travel day. The trip costs $1,056 for two, all in: Frontier flights at $476 plus Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area at $513 and its $67 property fee, with taxes and fees included. That's Nov 12–15, 2026, 3 nights, leaving Thursday, Nov 12, on a Frontier itinerary with one stop, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,056 for two · 3 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $476 |
| Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area, 3 nights, two guests, taxes in | $513 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $67 |
| The total, before you go | $1,056 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$130 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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$238 per person, round trip
$476 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 11h 7m
Out Thu, Nov 12, 9:28 AM – Thu, Nov 12, 7:35 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $238 | 1 stop | 11h 7m |
| Southwest | $279 | nonstop | 2h 5m |
| Alaska | $288 | nonstop | 4h 18m |
Prices checked Oct 17, 2026, 3:37 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Start with the fare: $238 per person on Frontier is $130 below the typical fare on this route, a 35% gap, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days of checks. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $238 to $343 per person, so this one is at the bottom of that range. In mid-November, San Diego's typical highs run 67–74°F with lows near 53°F. That's comfortable for the zoo, the coves and an evening at the cliffs, though most days in the normals read overcast and only Friday, Nov 13, reads clear. It's a Thursday-to-Sunday getaway with no passport and a one-hour time change. These prices were all in when we checked, and they can change before you decide.
The kind of trip this is
A mild-weather city-and-coast long weekend: the zoo and museums one day, sea caves and cliffs the next, with fish tacos in between. The pace is easy and flexible, after one long travel day at the start. It suits a couple or two friends who want mild afternoons by the ocean without summer heat, and who'd rather put the money into the days there than into the flight.
Weather in San Diego, Nov 12–15
Typical highs 67–74°F, lows near 53°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | 74 °F | 54 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 72 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 71 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 67 °F | 55 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Diego
Our pick is Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area in Midway-Pacific Highway. It's $513 for the 3 nights ($171 a night) with breakfast and free parking, and it scores 8.1 from 2,726 reviews. It's the best value and the hotel in the total, along with its $67 property fee. For the top-rated stay, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego scores 8.6 from 1,874 reviews at $1,196 for the stay ($399 a night), room only, and lists $164 in fees paid at the property. It's on the Gaslamp Quarter / Downtown side of town, good for nightlife, Petco Park and the waterfront on foot. The budget option, EZ 8 Motel Old Town, is $448 ($149 a night) but scores 5.7 from 1,848 reviews. All three list free cancellation.
Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
$513 for 3 nights, two guests · $171 a night
See roomsManchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
$1,196 for 3 nights, two guests · $399 a night
See roomsEZ 8 Motel Old Town
$448 for 3 nights, two guests · $149 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Diego for these dates
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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 a day at the San Diego Zoo and the Balboa Park museums
- Kayak the sea caves at La Jolla
- Walk and swim at Coronado Beach beside the Hotel del Coronado
- Tour the USS Midway aircraft carrier
- Eat fish tacos and drink craft beer in North Park
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Cliffs
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 7m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 627 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
What 3 nights in San Diego costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $476 |
| Hotel, 3 nights (Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area) | $513 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 3 days for two | $780 |
| Total for two | $1,769 |
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 | $238 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $238 (Oct 17, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $368 |
| Price checks | 35 |
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 needed. You'll pay in US dollars, and San Diego is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
- The Frontier itinerary leaves SLC at 9:28 AM and lands at SAN at 7:35 PM, with one stop, 11h 7m in all.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two, and spending money isn't in the $1,056 total either.
- Want a nonstop? Southwest was $279 per person when we checked: 2h 5m, leaving at 7:00 AM.
- Gray whale migration season, with whale-watching cruises, runs from December through March, so it starts just after these dates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $238 per person, 35% under the typical fare on this route, but the Frontier itinerary has one stop and takes 11h 7m. If you'd rather fly nonstop, Southwest was $279 per person when we checked.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,056 for two, all in: $476 in flights plus $513 at Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area and its $67 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, isn't included. With $780 in spending money for the 3 days, our budget comes to $1,769.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 67–74°F with lows near 53°F for these dates. These are climate normals, not a forecast. Most days read overcast, and Friday, Nov 13, reads clear.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and San Diego is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City.
Is 3 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. There's time for the zoo and Balboa Park, a La Jolla kayak and a sunset at Sunset Cliffs. Thursday mostly goes to travel, though, since the Frontier itinerary lands at 7:35 PM.
Can I cancel the hotel?
All three hotels we checked list free cancellation, including Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area, the one in the $1,056 total.
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