Pocatello (PIH) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pocatello (PIH) to Salt Lake City (SLC) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in April 2026 that fell to 83% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 95% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 95%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 4 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 149 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIH to SLC
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (98% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (92%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 95% | 3 min |
| Tuesday | 96% | 2 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 97% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 92% | 5 min |
| Friday | 96% | 3 min |
| Saturday | 94% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 92% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations76%
- National airspace system2%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIH to SLC delayed?
- 5% of PIH–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 4 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIH to SLC?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (92%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIH to SLC?
- The scheduled PIH–SLC flight time averages 58m over 149 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 5% of the time.
- How often are PIH to SLC flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 PIH to SLC?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 83% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,182 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.