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Route · OKC → SLC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oklahoma City to Salt Lake City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OKC to SLC (Oklahoma City to Salt Lake City) ranks #2794 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.3%
On-time
+11.3 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
4,265
Flights
#2794 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 74%

Distance

866 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 6 0 0 OO
Nov 2025 58 4 0 0 OO
Oct 2025 61 4 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 60 2 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 62 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 62 5 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 60 7 0 0 OO
May 2025 62 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 58 3 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 57 9 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 50 8 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 57 6 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 59 5 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 58 1 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 61 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 14 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 61 16 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 59 13 0 0 OO
May 2024 57 8 0 1 OO
Apr 2024 57 4 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 59 4 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 54 7 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 56 13 0 0 OO

OKC–SLC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (94.9%) · weakest: June (85.1%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 89.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

94.9% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~67 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

85.1% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,409 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,409 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among OKC's stronger departures

OKC → SLC posts a 90.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 8 of 21 BTS-tracked routes leaving Oklahoma City. The same hub also shows 13 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #128 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About OKC to SLC

Oklahoma City to Salt Lake City (OKC to SLC) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.3% on-time rate across 4,265 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 100.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 866 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 1 of 1,409 flights were cancelled (0.1%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 74% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OKC–SLC peaks in November at 94.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~67 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 85.1%, a 9.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OKC to SLC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OKC to SLC ranks #2794 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 OKC to SLC?
Flights from Oklahoma City to Salt Lake City have a 90.3% on-time rate based on 4,265 flights. The average delay is 100.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OKC to SLC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (1 of 1,409 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OKC to SLC?
The flight distance from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is approximately 866 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from OKC to SLC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (74% 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 OKC–SLC data

OKC–SLC runs 11.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OKC and SLC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OKC airport
  • If your dates flex, November (94.9% on-time) beats June (85.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.3% 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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