Best Time to Fly MSP to SLC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Salt Lake City International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,598 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Salt Lake City (SLC) in the last 12 months, and 85.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and December the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
MSP 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 | 85.4% | 52 min | 0.4% | 1,598 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to SLC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,216 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 89.8% | 0.3% | 306 |
| 8am–9am | 95.3% | 0.2% | 424 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 0.6% | 318 |
| 12pm–1pm | 93.5% | 0.2% | 413 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.2% | 0.4% | 713 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.9% | 0.0% | 717 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 9 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.6% | 0.0% | 303 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 6 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 85.2% | -2.8 pts | 0.0% | 54 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.4% | -13.6 pts | 0.0% | 121 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.1% | -4.9 pts | 0.2% | 592 |
| All other days | 88.0% | — | 0.3% | 2,449 |
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).