Long Beach (LGB) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Long Beach (LGB) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is one of the more dependable pairings in US skies: 89% of arrivals are on time, 11 points clear of the national average, and the typical flight that does run late is only 10 minutes behind. Cancellations are rare at 0.3%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 4.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 588 mi
Best airline from LGB to SLC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 93% | 6 min | 0.0% | 1,298 |
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 14 min | 1.0% | 971 |
| Southwest Airlines | 85% | 10 min | 0.1% | 1,036 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGB to SLC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 11 min |
| Friday | 89% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 92% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system3%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGB to SLC delayed?
- 12% of LGB–SLC flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGB to SLC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 1,298 flights. 3 airlines flew LGB–SLC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGB to SLC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGB to SLC?
- The scheduled LGB–SLC flight time averages 1h 54m over 588 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are LGB to SLC flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for LGB to SLC?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 3,305 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.