Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to CLE (Cleveland)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to CLE route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to CLE?

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

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

When flights from SLC to CLE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 105 minutes.

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

With 80% of SLC to CLE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 105 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CLE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SLC → CLE

SLC (Salt Lake City) to CLE (Cleveland)

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 81%. The average delay is 105 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 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 81% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 59%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 59%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SLC

85% on time

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

TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at CLE

80% on time

When flights into CLE are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at CLE: TSA is ~27 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.