Best Time to Fly SLC to PSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Salt Lake City International → Palm Springs International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,078 flights were scheduled from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Palm Springs (PSP) in the last 12 months, and 92.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 92.6% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 83.1%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (96% on time) and February the worst month (84%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
SLC to PSP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 92.6% | 52 min | 0.4% | 1,007 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83.1% | 61 min | 0.0% | 71 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SLC to PSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,112 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 96.9% | 0.8% | 353 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.5% | 0.3% | 377 |
| 3pm–4pm | 90.5% | 0.1% | 654 |
| 8pm–9pm | 92.1% | 0.0% | 710 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 18 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SLC to PSP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 86.1% | -6.2 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 88.9% | -3.4 pts | 1.2% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 93.5% | +1.2 pts | 0.0% | 355 |
| All other days | 92.3% | — | 0.2% | 1,639 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).