Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 61% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,084 mi
Best airline from SLC to FLL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 82% | 9 min | 0.5% | 730 |
| Spirit Airlines | 60% | 26 min | 2.8% | 72 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to FLL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 8 min |
| Friday | 76% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to FLL delayed?
- 20% of SLC–FLL 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to FLL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 730 flights. 2 airlines flew SLC–FLL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to FLL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to FLL?
- The scheduled SLC–FLL flight time averages 4h 33m over 2,084 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are SLC to FLL flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 SLC to FLL?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 820 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.