Best Time to Fly BZN to SLC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bozeman Yellowstone International → Salt Lake City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,162 flights were scheduled from Bozeman (BZN) to Salt Lake City (SLC) in the last 12 months, and 89.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 92.2% on time and SkyWest Airlines was last with 86.9%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and February the worst month (83%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
BZN to SLC on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 92.2% | 85 min | 0.3% | 654 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 86.9% | 97 min | 0.8% | 508 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BZN to SLC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,293 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.8% | 0.0% | 597 |
| 6am–7am | 92.5% | 0.0% | 133 |
| 11am–12pm | 93.1% | 1.0% | 306 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.0% | 0.8% | 122 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.7% | 0.0% | 334 |
| 3pm–4pm | 90.0% | 0.0% | 150 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.4% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 6pm–7pm | 85.4% | 0.9% | 463 |
| 7pm–8pm | 87.9% | 0.0% | 149 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BZN to SLC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 87.5% | -2.0 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.7% | -7.8 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 89.3% | -0.2 pts | 0.2% | 486 |
| All other days | 89.5% | — | 0.4% | 1,685 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).