Route on-time record
SLC to PSP: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) to Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport). 1,078 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 91% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4042 at 10:55 AM.
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SLC → PSP
Salt Lake City to Palm Springs: 1,078 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
91%
Cancelled
0.4%
avg delay 5 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
93% on time vs 88% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
91% 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 · SkyWest 4042 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:55 AM → 11:49 AM1h 54m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as SkyWest 3885; its record covers all of them.
96%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 98%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 98% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 42 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 93% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 88%).
- Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
Find 10:55 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 4045 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:45 PM → 9:35 PM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
92%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 4 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (364 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 364 scheduled flights.
Strong track record · 364 flights
Find 8:45 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 3618 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:47 AM → 12:45 PM1h 58m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 94%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 4 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: 93% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 88%).
- Short track record (34 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 34 flights
Find 11:47 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 3852 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:27 PM → 4:22 PM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
88%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 86% 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 (3 to 6 PM: 88% on time; 9 AM to noon: 93%).
Moderate track record · 147 flights
Find 3:27 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
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)91%
1,007 flights · 92% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel
- Delta Air Lines89%
71 flights · 83% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon93%
365 flights · avg delay 4 min
- 3 to 6 PM88%
349 flights · avg delay 7 min
- 6 to 9 PM92%
364 flights · avg delay 4 min
Best day: Tuesday (94%). Worst: Thursday (88%).
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
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)60%
- Air traffic control and airport volume21%
- Severe weather15%
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
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
SLC to PSP questions
- What time of day is best to fly SLC to PSP?
- 9 AM to noon: 93% of flights arrived on time, against 88% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from SLC to PSP?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 91% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,007 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 SLC to PSP?
- February (86% on time); the best was October (96%), 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.
More routes from SLC
- PSP to SLC (return)
- SLC to DEN 77%
- SLC to PHX 84%
- SLC to SEA 79%
- SLC to LAX 86%
- SLC to DFW 78%
- SLC to LAS 78%
- SLC to SFO 72%
- SLC to ORD 75%
- SLC to ATL 86%
- SLC to SAN 84%
- SLC to PDX 88%
- SLC to SMF 86%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops