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Route · DAL → SLC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Salt Lake City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to SLC (Dallas to Salt Lake City) ranks #3125 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.8%
On-time
-3.2 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
3,477
Flights
#3125 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 68%

Distance

999 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 48 17 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 50 11 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 56 14 1 0 WN
Sep 2025 34 6 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 38 7 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 61 12 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 60 18 1 1 WN
May 2025 57 14 1 0 WN
Apr 2025 58 14 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 68 13 0 0 WN
Feb 2025 71 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 67 13 2 0 WN
Dec 2024 63 17 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 58 9 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 55 5 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 3 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 38 8 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 61 17 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 59 15 0 0 WN
May 2024 58 18 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 58 15 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 66 15 0 0 WN
Feb 2024 58 13 0 0 WN
Jan 2024 62 20 2 0 WN

DAL–SLC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (83.8%) · weakest: June (65.6%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.5%

Strongest calendar month

February

83.8% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~58 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

65.6% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,338 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,338 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Salt Lake City · fleet on-time rank #4340 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to SLC

The Dallas to Salt Lake City corridor (DAL to SLC) posts a 75.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,477 tracked flights. Late flights run 55.5 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 999-mile route; over the last 24 months, 8 of 1,338 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 68% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–SLC peaks in February at 83.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~58 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 65.6%, a 18.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to SLC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to SLC ranks #3125 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from DAL to SLC?
Flights from Dallas to Salt Lake City have a 75.8% on-time rate based on 3,477 flights. The average delay is 55.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to SLC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,338 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to SLC?
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is approximately 999 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to SLC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DAL–SLC data

DAL–SLC is mid-pack at 75.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare DAL and SLC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (83.8% on-time) beats June (65.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.8% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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