75% of flights from Newark to Salt Lake City arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 82% of the time; the 7 p.m. ones 64%. Most reliable airline: United Airlines (75%). 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for EWR → SLC: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 52% of the time. About 1 in 12 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 42 three hours or more; 2.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early75%
- 15–30 min late8.2%
- 30–60 min late6.3%
- 1–2 hours late4.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.5%
- 3+ hours late2.4%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled2.2%
Share of all 1,338 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 723 | 75% | 2.4% | −2 min | 9.0% | +89 min | Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines | 615 | 75% | 2.1% | −3 min | 7.0% | +62 min | United Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at EWR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines | United Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 81% | 85% |
| 5 p.m. | 68% | — |
| 6 p.m. | 78% | — |
| 7 p.m. | — | 66% |
| 8 p.m. | — | 65% |
Last flight of the day
On EWR → SLC, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.9% of the time, against 2.3% for its earlier flights (1.3× as often). It arrived 3+ hours late 3.6% of the time (earlier flights: 2.1%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5:59 p.m. | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | first flight 7:15 a.m. |
| United Airlines | 7:00 a.m. | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | first flight 7:00 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
If you need to be in SLC tonight, book an earlier flight so there's a backup if it's cancelled.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (86%). Worst: July (68%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 194 | 74% | 4.1% |
| Tuesday | 188 | 78% | 1.6% |
| Wednesday | 191 | 79% | 1.1% |
| Thursday | 194 | 76% | 1.6% |
| Friday | 193 | 75% | 1.6% |
| Saturday | 185 | 71% | 2.7% |
| Sunday | 193 | 73% | 3.1% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 22 · airline 8
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1009 | 7:15 a.m. | 365 | 78% | 1.9% | −1 min | Delta Air Lines |
| DL 2033 | 5:59 p.m. | 208 | 72% | 4.3% | −11 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 4 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 5 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Newark or Salt Lake City. None has been clearly more reliable than EWR → SLC.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR → SLC (this route) | 1,338 | 75% | 2.2% |
| JFK → SLC New York JFK to Salt Lake City | 1,929 | 74% | 2.4% |
Questions
How often are flights from EWR to SLC on time?
75% of 1,338 scheduled flights from Newark, NJ to Salt Lake City, UT arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.2% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly EWR to SLC?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (82% on time). The 7 p.m. departures were the least (64%).
Which airline is most on time from EWR to SLC?
United Airlines: 75% of its 615 flights on the route arrived on time. Delta Air Lines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from EWR to SLC?
July (68% on time). The best month is September (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from EWR to SLC more likely to be cancelled?
Yes. Each airline's last EWR–SLC flight of the day was cancelled 2.9% of the time over the past year, against 2.3% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- SLC → EWR (return)
- Newark (EWR) delays by hour
- Flights into Salt Lake City (SLC)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- United Airlines on-time record
- Connecting off this flight? Check the risk
Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.