SLC (Salt Lake City) to TUS (Tucson) flights arrive on time 92% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 45 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.SLC → TUS
SLC (Salt Lake City) to TUS (Tucson)
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This route is usually on time. About 92% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 92% vs Frontier Airlines at 90%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 92% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 90%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SLC
85% on timeExpect ~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).
Arriving at TUS
83% on timeWhen flights into TUS are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at TUS: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.