78% of flights from Salt Lake City to New York arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 11 p.m. departures ran on time 83% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 72%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (80%). 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for SLC → JFK: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 50% of the time. About 1 in 15 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 88 three hours or more; 2.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early78%
- 15–30 min late6.2%
- 30–60 min late5.2%
- 1–2 hours late3.8%
- 2–3 hours late1.7%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted1.1%
- Cancelled2.6%
Share of all 1,932 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,539 | 80% | 1.9% | −14 min | 5.8% | +66 min | Delta Air Lines |
| JetBlue | 393 | 70% | 5.1% | −7 min | 9.7% | +88 min | JetBlue |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at SLC). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines | JetBlue |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 80% | — |
| 2 p.m. | 74% | — |
| 5 p.m. | 78% | — |
| 11 p.m. | 85% | 80% |
Last flight of the day
On SLC → JFK, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.3% of the time, against 2.2% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.3% of the time (earlier flights: 1.5%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 11:59 p.m. | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% | first flight 9:59 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (87%). Worst: July (62%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 280 | 76% | 4.3% |
| Tuesday | 275 | 80% | 1.8% |
| Wednesday | 274 | 84% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 273 | 75% | 1.5% |
| Friday | 275 | 79% | 2.2% |
| Saturday | 276 | 80% | 2.2% |
| Sunday | 279 | 73% | 6.1% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 35 · airline 12 · air traffic/airport 3
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1792 | 9:59 a.m. | 141 | 74% | 1.4% | −10 min | Delta Air Lines |
| DL 671 | 2:35 p.m. | 363 | 75% | 2.5% | −16 min | Delta Air Lines |
| DL 697 | 5:25 p.m. | 365 | 78% | 1.9% | −12 min | Delta Air Lines |
| B6 372 | 10:39 p.m. | 179 | 70% | 6.2% | −8 min | JetBlue |
| DL 705 | 11:59 p.m. | 364 | 85% | 1.9% | −15 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 7 | 0% | 7 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 5 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 3 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Salt Lake City or New York. None has been clearly more reliable than SLC → JFK.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC → JFK (this route) | 1,932 | 78% | 2.6% |
| SLC → EWR Salt Lake City to Newark | 1,338 | 77% | 2.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from SLC to JFK on time?
78% of 1,932 scheduled flights from Salt Lake City, UT to New York, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SLC to JFK?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 p.m. were the most reliable (83% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (72%).
Which airline is most on time from SLC to JFK?
Delta Air Lines: 80% of its 1,539 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 70%.
What month has the most delays from SLC to JFK?
July (62% on time). The best month is November (87%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from SLC to JFK more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last SLC–JFK flight of the day was cancelled 2.3% of the time over the past year, against 2.2% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- JFK → SLC (return)
- Salt Lake City (SLC) delays by hour
- Flights into New York JFK (JFK)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- JetBlue on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.