Palm Springs (PSP) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Palm Springs (PSP) to Salt Lake City (SLC) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2025, 99% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 79% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 93% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 93%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 3.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 541 mi
Best airline from PSP to SLC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 94% | 5 min | 0.3% | 1,908 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 27 min | 0.7% | 144 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PSP to SLC
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 95% | 2 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 95% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 95% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 93% | 5 min |
| Friday | 92% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 92% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations77%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PSP to SLC delayed?
- 7% of PSP–SLC flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 7 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PSP to SLC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 1,908 flights. 2 airlines flew PSP–SLC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PSP to SLC?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PSP to SLC?
- The scheduled PSP–SLC flight time averages 1h 49m over 541 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 7% of the time.
- How often are PSP to SLC flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PSP to SLC?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 79% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 99%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,052 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.