Route on-time record

DFW to SLC: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) to Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport). 3,864 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 70% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1291 at 8:15 AM.

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DFW → SLC

Dallas-Fort Worth to Salt Lake City: 3,864 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

70%

Cancelled

2.4%

avg delay 23 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 54% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

80% chance on time

Check DFW to SLC fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $199 (Frontier 3277 on 2026-10-26). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Delta 1291
8:15 AM → 10:15 AM3h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; After 9 PM: 54%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 358 flights
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#2 · Delta 2800
2:44 PM → 4:40 PM2h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
83%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (145 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 145 flights
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#3 · Delta 2798
12:21 PM → 2:19 PM2h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (163 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 163 flights
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#4 · Frontier 3277
6:49 PM → 8:51 PM3h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
82%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (167 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 167 flights
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#5 · American 2607
8:36 AM → 10:20 AM2h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as American 2860; its record covers all of them.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 88% on time; After 9 PM: 54%).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#6 · Delta 2810
7:45 PM → 9:44 PM2h 59m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06. Same departure also flew as Delta 1456; its record covers all of them.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
1.8%
Avg arrival delay
32 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (54 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 54 flights
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#7 · Delta 2811
5:58 PM → 7:56 PM2h 58m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
74%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
3.3%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 80% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 29 flights
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#8 · American 2859
10:55 AM → 12:49 PM2h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (41 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 42 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (41 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 41 flights
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#9 · American 2178
9:24 AM → 11:21 AM2h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
77%
Cancelled
4.5%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.5% of the time (7 of 155).
- Departs outside DFW's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 147 flights
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#10 · American 2066
3:23 PM → 5:16 PM2h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
74%
Cancelled
2.7%
Avg arrival delay
13 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (73 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside DFW's trouble window: 53% of its 139 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- 54% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 73 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Delta Air Lines80%
1,459 flights · 82% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel
Frontier Airlines77%
170 flights · 82% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel
American Airlines60%
2,226 flights · 61% on time as flown · 3.0% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM88%
517 flights · avg delay 11 min
9 AM to noon69%
638 flights · avg delay 18 min
Noon to 3 PM75%
1,120 flights · avg delay 20 min
3 to 6 PM62%
613 flights · avg delay 29 min
6 to 9 PM64%
601 flights · avg delay 29 min
After 9 PM54%
375 flights · avg delay 39 min

Best day: Tuesday (75%). Worst: Sunday (70%).

Smarter routing

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Or connect through a calmer hub

via SGU (St George Regional Airport)
72% both legs on time
- DFW to SGU on time 77%, SGU to SLC on time 94%.
Rank DFW-SGU flights Rank SGU-SLC flights

Book connections on one ticket and allow at least an hour at the hub. Leg odds are combined as independent, a rough guide.

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Late-arriving aircraft50%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
Air traffic control and airport volume8%
Severe weather5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

DFW to SLC questions

What time of day is best to fly DFW to SLC?: Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 54% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from DFW to SLC?: Delta, with a season-adjusted 80% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,459 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on DFW to SLC?: July (59% on time); the best was February (81%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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