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Route · WYS → SLC · 2020–2025 BTS data

West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), WYS to SLC (West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City) ranks #4326 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.2%
On-time
+11.2 pts
vs US avg
139 min
Delay when late
1,229
Flights
#4326 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Sep 2022 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 79%

Distance

273 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 31 0 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 36 4 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 36 5 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 31 2 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 52 3 1 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 5 0 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 13 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 52 8 3 0 OO
May 2024 34 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 52 3 1 0 OO
Aug 2023 52 5 1 0 OO
Jul 2023 54 3 0 0 OO
Jun 2023 52 5 1 0 OO
Sep 2022 52 2 0 0 OO
Aug 2022 52 6 0 0 OO
Jul 2022 54 3 0 1 OO
Jun 2022 47 6 0 0 OO
Sep 2021 35 1 0 0 OO
Aug 2021 53 4 0 1 OO
Jul 2021 54 5 0 0 OO
Jun 2021 52 3 0 0 OO
May 2021 32 4 0 1 OO
Sep 2020 45 8 0 0 OO
Aug 2020 56 4 0 0 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

7 of 1,138 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,138 flights

What the Data Says About WYS to SLC

West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City (WYS to SLC) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.2% on-time rate across 1,229 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 139.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 273 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 7 of 1,138 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 3 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2022 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 79% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, WYS–SLC peaks in September at 93.6% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~54 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 84.8%, a 8.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does WYS to SLC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, WYS to SLC ranks #4326 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from WYS to SLC?
Flights from West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City have a 90.2% on-time rate based on 1,229 flights. The average delay is 139.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2022 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for WYS to SLC?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,138 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from WYS to SLC?
The flight distance from West Yellowstone (WYS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is approximately 273 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from WYS to SLC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2022 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (79% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using WYS–SLC data

WYS–SLC runs 11.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare WYS and SLC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. WYS airport
  • If your dates flex, September (93.6% on-time) beats May (84.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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