Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to FLL route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 85%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to FLL?

About 21% of flights from SLC to FLL experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SLC to FLL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 66 minutes.

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

With 79% of SLC to FLL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 66 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at FLL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SLC → FLL

SLC (Salt Lake City) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to FLL (Fort Lauderdale) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 85%. The average delay is 66 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 79% 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 85% on time vs Spirit Airlines at 56%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 85% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 56%.

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 ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at FLL

73% on time

When flights into FLL are late, the average delay is 73 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at FLL: TSA is ~29 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.