Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to LGB (Long Beach)?

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

How often are flights delayed from SLC to LGB?

About 12% of flights from SLC to LGB experience delays. 88% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SLC to LGB are delayed, the average delay is approximately 55 minutes.

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

With 88% of SLC to LGB flights arriving on time and an average delay of 55 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at LGB is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is SLC (Salt Lake City) to LGB (Long Beach) usually delayed?

No, SLC to LGB flights are generally reliable. 88% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 55 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on SLC (Salt Lake City) to LGB (Long Beach)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SLC to LGB, with 92% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is Southwest Airlines at 82%.

What's the best month to fly SLC (Salt Lake City) to LGB (Long Beach)?

The best month to fly SLC to LGB is September, when 92% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is February at 85% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in September gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SLC → LGB

SLC (Salt Lake City) to LGB (Long Beach)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to LGB (Long Beach) flights arrive on time 88% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 55 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SLC → LGB on-time performance by month

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This route is usually on time. About 88% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 92% vs 82% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 92% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 82%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SLC → LGB

Best month

September

92% on time

Worst month

February

85% on time

Sep

92%

Jun

91%

Aug

90%

May

90%

Nov

89%

Oct

88%

Dec

88%

Apr

87%

Jan

87%

Jul

86%

Mar

86%

Feb

85%

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 LGB

84% on time

When flights into LGB are late, the average delay is 51 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at LGB: 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.