domestic · 2h 05m · 938 km
Salt Lake City to San Jose
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A220-300) leads the field with a 5.2/10.Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
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Fly Delta. It has a wider seat (18.6" vs 17.1").
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Data verified June 2026
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Route insights
- In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A220-300) leads the field with a 5.2/10.
- Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in economy: Delta or Southwest on SLC-SJC?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A220-300) beats Economy (open seating) (Southwest Airlines, 737-800) in economy, scoring 5.2/10 vs 3.9. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only. Southwest Airlines fights back on legroom.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta First Class on SLC-SJC?
Best: Row 1 for maximum legroom as a bulkhead. Seats 1A and 1F offer window views with extra privacy. The 2-2 layout means no middle seats. Avoid: Row 3 is closest to the forward galley and lavatory. Bulkhead rows lack under-seat storage during taxi, takeoff, and landing. The A220 has one of the widest domestic first class seats at 20.5 inches. Collins MiQ recliners with individual AC power and USB-A. 13.3-inch seatback HD screens with live TV and 300+ on-demand titles. Delta Sync WiFi free for SkyMiles members. Complimentary meal service on flights over 900 miles; snack basket on shorter flights.
What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on SLC-SJC?
Best: The 2-seat side (A-B) avoids the middle seat entirely. Exit row seats offer extra legroom. Comfort+ seats in rows 10-18 have 34-inch pitch. Avoid: Last rows (32-33) have limited recline and are near the rear lavatory. Middle seat E in the 3-seat section is the tightest spot. The A220 economy is the widest in Delta's narrowbody fleet at 18.6 inches — 1.5 inches wider than the 737. The 2-3 asymmetric layout means only one middle seat per row instead of two. 10.1-inch seatback screens with live TV. Delta Sync WiFi free for SkyMiles members. USB-A at every seat, AC outlets shared between pairs (left side) or trios (right side). 30 Comfort+ seats have 34-inch pitch; 88 Main Cabin seats have 30-32 inches.
What are the best seats in Southwest Economy (open seating) on SLC-SJC?
Best: 16A and 16F have the most legroom (no seat in front, behind exit row). Row 12 exit row seats also have extra legroom. Avoid: Last row (row 29) is narrower, restricted recline, near galley/lavatory noise. Seats 10A, 11A, 11F lack windows. Single-class cabin. Assigned seating launched Jan 2026. Extra legroom rows at front have ~34 inch pitch. Older 737-800s lack power outlets; newer retrofits have USB-A and USB-C in seatbacks. Streaming entertainment via personal devices only. Exit row seats on the 737 offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.