Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to SLC route is Spirit Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 100%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to SLC?

About 17% of flights from DTW to SLC experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to SLC flights?

When flights from DTW to SLC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 55 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to SLC flight?

With 83% of DTW to SLC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 55 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SLC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → SLC

DTW (Detroit) to SLC (Salt Lake City)

DTW (Detroit) to SLC (Salt Lake City) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 100%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Spirit Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 100% on time vs Delta Air Lines at 83%.

Airline Comparison

Spirit Airlines leads at 100% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 83%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SLC

85% on time

When flights into SLC are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SLC: TSA is ~8 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.