Salt Lake City (SLC) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 61% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,727 mi
Best airline from SLC to CLT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 86% | 7 min | 1.2% | 761 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 17 min | 1.2% | 1,132 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to CLT
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 19 min |
| Friday | 85% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to CLT delayed?
- 17% of SLC–CLT 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to CLT?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 761 flights. 2 airlines flew SLC–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to CLT?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to CLT?
- The scheduled SLC–CLT flight time averages 3h 57m over 1,727 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are SLC to CLT flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 SLC to CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,893 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.