Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to JAC route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 87%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to JAC?

About 14% of flights from SLC to JAC experience delays. 86% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SLC to JAC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 78 minutes.

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

With 86% of SLC to JAC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 78 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JAC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is SLC (Salt Lake City) to JAC (Jackson Hole) usually delayed?

No, SLC to JAC flights are generally reliable. 86% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 78 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on SLC (Salt Lake City) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SLC to JAC, with 87% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Delta Air Lines at 86%.

What's the best month to fly SLC (Salt Lake City) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

The best month to fly SLC to JAC is October, when 92% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is January at 80% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in October gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SLC → JAC

SLC (Salt Lake City) to JAC (Jackson Hole)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to JAC (Jackson Hole) flights arrive on time 86% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SLC → JAC on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 86% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 87% vs Delta Air Lines at 86%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 86%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SLC → JAC

Best month

October

92% on time

Worst month

January

80% on time

Oct

92%

Jun

90%

Nov

90%

May

89%

Apr

89%

Sep

88%

Dec

87%

Mar

85%

Aug

83%

Feb

82%

Jul

80%

Jan

80%

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

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Arriving at JAC

78% on time

When flights into JAC are late, the average delay is 89 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JAC: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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