Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from SLC reach OAK on time 93% of the time, versus 82% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 89% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%. Among carriers, SkyWest Airlines has the edge at 92%.
- On-time
- 89%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 588 mi
Best airline from SLC to OAK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 5 min | 0.1% | 1,883 |
| Southwest Airlines | 86% | 9 min | 0.1% | 1,475 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 16 min | 0.6% | 361 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SLC to OAK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 8 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 7 min |
| Friday | 88% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 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 aircraft34%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SLC to OAK delayed?
- 11% of SLC–OAK 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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SLC to OAK?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 1,883 flights. 3 airlines flew SLC–OAK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SLC to OAK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SLC to OAK?
- The scheduled SLC–OAK flight time averages 1h 59m over 588 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are SLC to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SLC to OAK?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 3,719 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.