Minneapolis (MSP) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Salt Lake City (SLC) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 70% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 991 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to SLC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 7 min |
| Fridaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to SLC delayed?
- 14% of MSP–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 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to SLC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSP to SLC?
- The scheduled MSP–SLC flight time averages 2h 57m over 991 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are MSP to SLC flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 MSP to SLC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,365 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.