Salt Lake City International Airport has been adjudged as the most punctual airport in US for on-time flights in 2024. Notably, it has achieved an impressive on-time departure rate of 83.80%. While the on-time arrival rate at SLC was 84.76%.
Interestingly, the Salt Lake City International Airport is the fourth top airport in the world for on-time flights this year. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) achieved the sixth position, boasting an on-time performance rate of 82.27%. In close proximity, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) secured the seventh rank with an on-time rate of 82.23%. Meanwhile, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) occupied the eighth place, recording a punctuality rate of 82.06%.
Role of Delta in Making SLC the Most Punctual Airport in US
Delta Air Lines has been key to Salt Lake City International Airport in success. It contributed nearly 70% of the airport’s total traffic in 2023. Delta itself is the most punctual of the U.S. airlines, and has been a steady performer in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s rankings.
In 2023, Salt Lake City International Airport handled approximately 27 million passengers. This made SLC the 23rd busiest airport in North America and the 86th busiest worldwide. This traffic volume underscores the airport’s capacity to balance efficiency with high demand.
Location of Salt Lake City International Airport
SLC is just four miles from…
