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Route · SLC → OAK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Oakland

The SLC–OAK corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Oakland, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 588 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.7%
On-time
+8.7 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
11,895
Flights

Cancelled

0.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 78%

Distance

588 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 12 0 0 WN,OO
Nov 2025 119 6 2 1 OO,WN
Oct 2025 150 14 0 0 OO,WN
Sep 2025 146 5 0 0 WN,OO
Aug 2025 150 15 0 0 OO,WN
Jul 2025 150 15 0 0 OO,WN
Jun 2025 147 22 0 0 OO,WN,DL
May 2025 163 21 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Apr 2025 158 15 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Mar 2025 163 24 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Feb 2025 147 25 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Jan 2025 153 13 0 1 OO,WN,DL
Dec 2024 157 20 0 1 DL,OO,WN
Nov 2024 149 19 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Oct 2024 169 15 0 0 OO,WN,DL
Sep 2024 171 14 0 0 WN,OO,DL
Aug 2024 175 27 0 0 DL,WN,OO
Jul 2024 174 27 2 0 DL,OO,WN
Jun 2024 165 21 0 0 DL,OO,WN
May 2024 171 17 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Apr 2024 168 20 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Mar 2024 170 23 1 0 DL,OO,WN
Feb 2024 153 25 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Jan 2024 171 37 1 0 DL,WN,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,760 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,760 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to OAK

Salt Lake City to Oakland (SLC to OAK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.7% on-time rate across 11,895 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 588 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 6 of 3,760 flights were cancelled (0.2%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 78% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to OAK?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Oakland have a 87.7% on-time rate based on 11,895 flights. The average delay is 65.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to OAK?
Over the last 24 months, 0.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 3,760 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to OAK?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Oakland (OAK) is approximately 588 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to OAK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (97% 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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