Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to LAX (Los Angeles)?

The most reliable airline on the SLC to LAX route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from SLC to LAX?

About 16% of flights from SLC to LAX experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SLC to LAX are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 84% of SLC to LAX flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LAX is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SLC → LAX

SLC (Salt Lake City) to LAX (Los Angeles)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to LAX (Los Angeles) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 61 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 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs Southwest Airlines at 75%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 92% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 75%.

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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 (about 5 min).

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Arriving at LAX

81% on time

When flights into LAX are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LAX: TSA is ~5 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.