Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bozeman (BZN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bozeman (BZN) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 77% — a 19-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 347 mi
Best airline from SLC to BZN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 7 min | 0.5% | 1,088 |
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 10 min | 0.3% | 1,327 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to BZN
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 11 p.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 10 min |
| Friday | 86% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 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 aircraft11%
- Airline operations68%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to BZN delayed?
- 13% of SLC–BZN 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to BZN?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 1,088 flights. 2 airlines flew SLC–BZN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to BZN?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 11 p.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to BZN?
- The scheduled SLC–BZN flight time averages 1h 22m over 347 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are SLC to BZN 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 SLC to BZN?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,415 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.