Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to SLC (Salt Lake City)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to SLC route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to SLC?

About 20% of flights from JFK to SLC experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to SLC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 67 minutes.

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

With 80% of JFK to SLC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 67 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.

JFK → SLC

JFK (New York) to SLC (Salt Lake City)

JFK (New York) to SLC (Salt Lake City) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 84%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Delta Air Lines is significantly more reliable on this route at 84% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 69%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 84% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 69%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~35 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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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 October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.