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Route · SLC → PDX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Salt Lake City to Portland

The SLC–PDX corridor (Salt Lake City, UT → Portland, OR) runs ahead of the national average, served by 14 carriers across roughly 630 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.2%
On-time
+9.2 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
14,011
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 74%

Distance

630 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 201 31 2 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 189 25 4 0 OO,DL,F9
Oct 2025 211 21 0 0 DL,OO,F9
Sep 2025 176 13 0 0 OO,DL,F9
Aug 2025 222 24 1 0 OO,F9,DL
Jul 2025 247 50 1 0 DL,OO,F9
Jun 2025 232 31 3 0 DL,OO,F9
May 2025 220 18 0 0 DL,OO,F9
Apr 2025 208 17 0 0 DL,F9,OO
Mar 2025 202 22 0 0 DL,OO
Feb 2025 170 36 2 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 187 31 0 1 DL,OO,F9
Dec 2024 213 41 0 0 DL,F9,OO
Nov 2024 211 17 0 0 OO,DL,F9
Oct 2024 212 12 0 1 OO,DL,F9
Sep 2024 216 16 1 1 OO,DL,F9
Aug 2024 205 30 0 0 DL,F9,OO
Jul 2024 219 37 10 0 DL,F9,OO
Jun 2024 218 38 1 0 DL,F9,OO
May 2024 215 26 0 0 DL,F9,OO
Apr 2024 195 21 0 0 DL,OO
Mar 2024 192 30 0 0 DL,OO
Feb 2024 161 18 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2024 171 45 4 0 DL,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

29 of 4,893 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 4,893 flights

What the Data Says About SLC to PDX

Salt Lake City to Portland (SLC to PDX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.2% on-time rate across 14,011 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 630 miles and is served by 14 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 29 of 4,893 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 74% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SLC to PDX?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Portland have a 88.2% on-time rate based on 14,011 flights. The average delay is 63.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SLC to PDX?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 4,893 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SLC to PDX?
The flight distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland (PDX) is approximately 630 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SLC to PDX?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (74% 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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