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Route · JFK → SLC · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Salt Lake City

The JFK–SLC corridor (New York, NY → Salt Lake City, UT) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 1,990 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.7%
On-time
+2.7 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
11,481
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 68%

Distance

1,990 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 168 51 5 0 DL,B6
Nov 2025 148 29 1 0 DL,B6
Oct 2025 156 30 1 0 B6,DL
Sep 2025 150 23 0 0 DL,B6
Aug 2025 154 19 0 0 B6,DL
Jul 2025 155 41 5 0 B6,DL
Jun 2025 150 44 0 2 B6,DL
May 2025 155 31 0 1 B6,DL
Apr 2025 163 37 0 0 DL,B6
Mar 2025 215 37 1 0 B6,DL
Feb 2025 172 52 1 0 B6,DL
Jan 2025 165 22 1 0 B6,DL
Dec 2024 177 41 1 0 B6,DL
Nov 2024 147 17 0 0 B6,DL
Oct 2024 155 8 0 1 DL,B6
Sep 2024 152 18 0 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 155 50 3 0 B6,DL
Jul 2024 155 41 4 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 150 42 1 0 B6,DL
May 2024 155 29 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2024 150 31 0 1 B6,DL
Mar 2024 185 30 4 1 B6,DL
Feb 2024 174 22 1 0 B6,DL
Jan 2024 193 36 0 0 B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

29 of 3,899 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,899 flights

What the Data Says About JFK to SLC

11,481 tracked flights put the JFK to SLC pairing (New York to Salt Lake City) at a 81.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.0 minutes on average. Across the 1,990-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.7% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (3,899 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JFK to SLC?
Flights from New York to Salt Lake City have a 81.7% on-time rate based on 11,481 flights. The average delay is 70.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to SLC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 3,899 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to SLC?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is approximately 1,990 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to SLC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (68% 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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