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Route · SLC → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Atlanta

The SLC–ATL corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,590 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.3%
On-time
+5.3 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
17,964
Flights

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 73%

Distance

1,590 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 252 30 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 242 32 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 253 20 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 241 21 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 250 40 1 1 DL
Jul 2025 249 46 1 1 DL
Jun 2025 241 64 2 1 DL
May 2025 249 39 0 2 DL
Apr 2025 241 56 0 1 DL
Mar 2025 250 39 0 1 DL
Feb 2025 228 38 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 251 26 8 0 DL
Dec 2024 249 33 0 1 DL
Nov 2024 238 21 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 249 29 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 243 38 0 1 DL
Aug 2024 248 37 0 1 DL
Jul 2024 249 59 14 2 DL
Jun 2024 241 36 1 0 DL
May 2024 252 38 1 1 DL
Apr 2024 261 35 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 261 48 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 241 27 1 0 DL,F9
Jan 2024 260 51 0 0 DL,F9

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

32 of 5,939 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

13 of 5,939 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Salt Lake City to Atlanta (SLC to ATL) running a 84.3% on-time rate over 17,964 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 71.6 minutes. The 1,590-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 5,939 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 73% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to ATL?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Atlanta have a 84.3% on-time rate based on 17,964 flights. The average delay is 71.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (32 of 5,939 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to ATL?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 1,590 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (73% 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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