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Route · DFW → SLC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas/Fort Worth to Salt Lake City

The DFW–SLC corridor (Dallas/Fort Worth, TX → Salt Lake City, UT) runs behind the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 989 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.2%
On-time
-2.8 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
21,693
Flights

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Feb 2024 86%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 56%

Distance

989 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 334 89 3 0 DL,F9,AA,MQ
Nov 2025 305 67 5 0 DL,F9,AA
Oct 2025 323 100 2 1 AA,DL,F9
Sep 2025 308 78 3 0 DL,F9,AA
Aug 2025 321 142 10 1 AA,F9,DL
Jul 2025 329 140 9 1 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2025 319 104 6 1 AA,DL,F9
May 2025 320 94 6 0 AA,DL,F9
Apr 2025 315 94 7 1 DL,F9,AA
Mar 2025 359 103 4 0 AA,DL,F9
Feb 2025 306 66 6 0 AA,DL,F9
Jan 2025 320 65 14 0 AA,DL,F9
Dec 2024 324 79 6 0 AA,DL,F9
Nov 2024 310 79 6 0 DL,F9,AA
Oct 2024 325 51 0 0 DL,F9,AA
Sep 2024 320 67 0 0 AA,DL,F9
Aug 2024 353 103 1 0 AA,DL,F9
Jul 2024 349 137 10 0 AA,DL,F9
Jun 2024 343 127 2 2 AA,DL,F9
May 2024 353 145 17 0 AA,DL,F9
Apr 2024 339 85 5 0 AA,DL,F9
Mar 2024 336 83 3 2 AA,DL
Feb 2024 313 44 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2024 336 105 6 0 AA,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

131 of 7,860 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

9 of 7,860 flights

What the Data Says About DFW to SLC

The Dallas/Fort Worth to Salt Lake City corridor (DFW to SLC) posts a 76.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 21,693 tracked flights. Late flights run 78.7 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 989-mile route; over the last 24 months, 131 of 7,860 flights were cancelled (1.7%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 56% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DFW to SLC?
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Salt Lake City have a 76.2% on-time rate based on 21,693 flights. The average delay is 78.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DFW to SLC?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (131 of 7,860 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DFW to SLC?
The flight distance from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is approximately 989 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DFW to SLC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (86% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (56% 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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