SLC (Salt Lake City) to CLE (Cleveland) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 82%. The average delay is 92 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SLC → CLE
SLC (Salt Lake City) to CLE (Cleveland)
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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 82% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 59%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 82% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 59%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SLC
85% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at CLE
81% on timeWhen flights into CLE are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at CLE: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.