Medford (MFR) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Medford (MFR) to Salt Lake City (SLC) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 77% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 575 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MFR to SLC
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (83%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 92% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 91% | 8 min |
| Friday | 90% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system3%
- Weather44%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MFR to SLC delayed?
- 10% of MFR–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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MFR to SLC?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (83%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MFR to SLC?
- The scheduled MFR–SLC flight time averages 1h 53m over 575 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are MFR to SLC flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MFR to SLC?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,520 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.