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Route on-time record

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

San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) to Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport). 1,817 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 92% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 3982 at 9:40 AM.

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SJC → SLC

San Jose to Salt Lake City: 1,817 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

92%

Cancelled

0.5%

avg delay 7 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

96% on time vs 87% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

95% chance on time

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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. #1 · SkyWest 3982 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    9:40 AM → 12:39 PM1h 59m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3667; its record covers all of them.

    97%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (56 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 56 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 96% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 87%).
    • Short track record (56 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 56 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 3785 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:50 PM → 7:49 PM1h 59m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3679; its record covers all of them.

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

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  3. #3 · Delta 2550

    9:37 AM → 12:30 PM1h 53m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    94%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 94% of the time (34 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 34 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 96% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 87%).
    • Short track record (34 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 34 flights

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  4. #4 · Delta 1314

    6:00 AM → 8:55 AM1h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    1.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (359 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 359 flights

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  5. #5 · Delta 1260

    4:59 PM → 7:58 PM1h 59m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 25 flights

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  6. #6 · Delta 1254

    1:35 PM → 4:35 PM2h 00m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 147 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 87% on time; 9 AM to noon: 96%).

    Moderate track record · 147 flights

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  7. #7 · SkyWest 3937 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    7:00 PM → 9:55 PM1h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

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  8. #8 · Southwest 2284

    5:05 PM → 8:00 PM1h 55m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 3497

    2:05 PM → 4:55 PM1h 50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 87% on time; 9 AM to noon: 96%).
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)95%

    689 flights · 95% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel

  • Delta Air Lines91%

    893 flights · 92% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

  • Southwest Airlines87%

    235 flights · 86% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM95%

    367 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon96%

    412 flights · avg delay 3 min

  • Noon to 3 PM87%

    485 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • 3 to 6 PM93%

    407 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 6 to 9 PM92%

    146 flights · avg delay 8 min

Best day: Tuesday (95%). Worst: Sunday (90%).

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.

J
92
F
94
M
92
A
92
M
91
J
88
J
91
A
89
S
92
O
92
N
94
D
93

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)58%
  • Late-arriving aircraft37%
  • Severe weather2%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume2%

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

SJC to SLC questions

What time of day is best to fly SJC to SLC?
9 AM to noon: 96% of flights arrived on time, against 87% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SJC to SLC?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 95% chance of operating and arriving on time over 689 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 SJC to SLC?
June (88% on time); the best was November (94%), 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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