Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 86% of arrivals were on time; in August 2025 that fell to 66% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 73%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 989 mi
Best airline from SLC to DFW
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 0.9% | 3,003 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 23 min | 2.7% | 4,447 |
| Frontier Airlines | 70% | 34 min | 2.3% | 345 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 20 min |
| Friday | 77% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to DFW delayed?
- 23% of SLC–DFW 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to DFW?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 3,003 flights. 3 airlines flew SLC–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to DFW?
- The scheduled SLC–DFW flight time averages 2h 42m over 989 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are SLC to DFW flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SLC to DFW?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,804 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.