Salt Lake City (SLC) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Orlando (MCO) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 64% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,931 mi
Best airline from SLC to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 80% | 14 min | 1.1% | 2,946 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 24 min | 1.3% | 158 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to MCO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 83% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to MCO delayed?
- 21% of SLC–MCO 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to MCO?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,946 flights. 2 airlines flew SLC–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to MCO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to MCO?
- The scheduled SLC–MCO flight time averages 4h 23m over 1,931 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SLC to MCO flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 MCO?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,200 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.