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Route · AUS → SLC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Salt Lake City

The AUS–SLC corridor (Austin, TX → Salt Lake City, UT) runs ahead of the national average, served by 12 carriers across roughly 1,086 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.8%
On-time
+4.8 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
8,877
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

May 2024 73%

Distance

1,086 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 140 21 0 0 DL,WN,OO
Nov 2025 134 19 0 0 OO,DL,WN
Oct 2025 152 28 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Sep 2025 135 12 0 0 WN,OO,DL
Aug 2025 142 20 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Jul 2025 169 38 1 0 DL,OO,WN
Jun 2025 160 36 0 0 OO,WN,DL
May 2025 141 38 0 1 OO,WN,DL
Apr 2025 138 22 0 1 DL,OO,WN
Mar 2025 151 25 0 1 OO,WN,DL
Feb 2025 123 22 0 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 127 11 3 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 149 36 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 144 21 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 157 17 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 145 14 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 152 17 0 1 DL,WN
Jul 2024 166 40 6 1 DL,WN
Jun 2024 164 35 0 1 DL,OO,WN
May 2024 152 41 0 1 DL,OO,WN
Apr 2024 131 21 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Mar 2024 129 22 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 128 11 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 136 31 3 0 DL,WN

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

13 of 3,465 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 3,465 flights

What the Data Says About AUS to SLC

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Austin to Salt Lake City (AUS to SLC) running a 83.8% on-time rate over 8,877 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 82.2 minutes. The 1,086-mile corridor is served by 12 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 3,465 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 73% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from AUS to SLC?
Flights from Austin to Salt Lake City have a 83.8% on-time rate based on 8,877 flights. The average delay is 82.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to SLC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 3,465 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to SLC?
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is approximately 1,086 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to SLC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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