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Route · RDU → SLC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Raleigh/Durham to Salt Lake City

The RDU–SLC corridor (Raleigh/Durham, NC → Salt Lake City, UT) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 1,823 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.6%
On-time
+6.6 pts
vs US avg
69 min
Delay when late
1,661
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Jun 2024 78%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

1,823 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 38 14 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 30 7 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 30 3 0 1 DL
Sep 2025 30 5 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 41 5 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 60 14 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 53 12 1 0 DL
May 2025 31 2 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 30 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 31 1 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 31 5 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 31 4 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 30 4 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 31 0 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 30 3 0 1 DL
Aug 2024 40 8 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 57 20 5 0 DL
Jun 2024 51 11 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 9 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 31 1 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 31 5 0 1 DL
Jan 2024 31 7 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 31 1 0 0 DL
Oct 2023 31 2 0 0 DL

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

7 of 861 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 861 flights

What the Data Says About RDU to SLC

Raleigh/Durham to Salt Lake City (RDU to SLC) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.6% on-time rate across 1,661 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 69.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,823 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 7 of 861 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jun 2024 was the strongest month at 78% on-time versus Jul 2024 at 65%, a 14-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from RDU to SLC?
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Salt Lake City have a 85.6% on-time rate based on 1,661 flights. The average delay is 69.2 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2024 with 78% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RDU to SLC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 861 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RDU to SLC?
The flight distance from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is approximately 1,823 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from RDU to SLC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2024 (78% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% 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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