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5 nonstop, 35 with 1 connection, 6 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 11 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
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Why this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have an 87% reliability rating vs 68% for afternoon departures.
- Delta trips we compared arrive on time 81% of the time on average, 8 points more often than American, Southwest and United (73%).
- Compared with the next-best option (Delta 2236 on the Boeing 737-900ER), it arrives on time 3 points more often.
- Legroom was comparable across the flights we compared (30–31 in), so it didn't set them apart.
7:50 AM4:43 PMSLC → DTW
Delta · DL 1698 / DL 470
6h 55m1 stop
1h 35m in LAS
One ticket
87%arrive on time97% connections madeCheck fares
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SLC → DTW
Salt Lake City to Detroit: 1,571 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
89%
Cancelled
0.2%
avg delay 8 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
95% on time vs 80% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Delta
89% chance on time
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Delta Air Lines89%
1,535 flights · 89% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM95%
366 flights · avg delay 3 min
- 9 AM to noon92%
400 flights · avg delay 3 min
- Noon to 3 PM89%
349 flights · avg delay 9 min
- 3 to 6 PM82%
51 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 6 to 9 PM80%
343 flights · avg delay 15 min
- After 9 PM85%
62 flights · avg delay 8 min
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