SLC (Salt Lake City) to SNA (Santa Ana) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 93%. The average delay is 65 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.SLC → SNA
SLC (Salt Lake City) to SNA (Santa Ana)
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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?
SkyWest Airlines edges out Delta Air Lines on this route — 93% vs 84% on time.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 93% on time; Delta Air Lines trails at 84%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SLC
85% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~7 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SNA
82% on timeWhen flights into SNA are late, the average delay is 61 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SNA: TSA is ~17 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.