Missoula (MSO) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Missoula (MSO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) effectively runs on two schedules. In June 2026, 99% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 78% — a 21-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
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 436 mi
Best airline from MSO to SLC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 6 min | 0.7% | 1,394 |
| Delta Air Lines | 88% | 15 min | 0.5% | 830 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSO to SLC
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (86%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 12 min |
| Friday | 88% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft9%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSO to SLC delayed?
- 10% of MSO–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 MSO to SLC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 1,394 flights. 2 airlines flew MSO–SLC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSO to SLC?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (86%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSO to SLC?
- The scheduled MSO–SLC flight time averages 1h 39m over 436 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are MSO to SLC flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 MSO to SLC?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 78% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,224 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.