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Route · SLC → IDA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Idaho Falls

The SLC–IDA corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Idaho Falls, ID) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 188 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.6%
On-time
+10.6 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
7,153
Flights

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 99%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 78%

Distance

188 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 90 12 1 1 DL,OO
Nov 2025 88 6 2 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 92 10 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2025 97 9 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 122 16 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 119 15 0 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 110 12 0 0 OO,DL
May 2025 93 19 0 0 OO,DL
Apr 2025 90 13 0 0 OO,DL
Mar 2025 91 14 0 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 78 10 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 88 16 1 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 88 18 0 0 DL,OO
Nov 2024 85 6 0 0 OO,DL
Oct 2024 88 1 0 0 OO,DL
Sep 2024 85 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 92 12 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 92 13 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 89 11 0 0 OO
May 2024 88 10 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 86 6 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 88 8 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 78 4 0 1 OO
Jan 2024 87 19 1 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,204 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,204 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to IDA

Salt Lake City to Idaho Falls (SLC to IDA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.6% on-time rate across 7,153 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 77.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 188 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 5 of 2,204 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 2 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 99% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 78% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to IDA?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Idaho Falls have a 89.6% on-time rate based on 7,153 flights. The average delay is 77.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 99% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to IDA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (5 of 2,204 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to IDA?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is approximately 188 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to IDA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (99% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (78% 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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