What's the busiest hour for departures at SLC?

Departures from Salt Lake City International Airport peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 36.8 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of SLC?

The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

How long are security wait times at SLC?

Average weekday security wait at Salt Lake City International Airport is 6 minutes, and weekend wait is 6 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.

Which airline operates the most flights from SLC?

Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at Salt Lake City International Airport, with 3606 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from SLC?

Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with 312 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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SLC Airport - Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City, United States. Departures peak at 17:00 local, averaging 36.8 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-07-02. Schedule coverage: 20 days observed.

Peak departure hour

17:00

36.8 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

04:00

1 flights/hr

Avg weekday wait

6 min

Security

Avg weekend wait

6 min

Security

Traffic score

76/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 371.9 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 19:00 local (39.9 flights/hr). Total: 376.5 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 3,606
2. Southwest Airlines (WN) 416
3. United Airlines, (UA) 330
4. American Airlines (AA) 243
5. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 167

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 312
2. 🇺🇸 Phoenix (PHX) 213
3. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 168
4. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 157
5. 🇺🇸 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 153

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at SLC?: Departures from Salt Lake City International Airport peak at 17:00 local time, averaging 36.8 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of SLC?: The quietest hour with regular service is 04:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
How long are security wait times at SLC?: Average weekday security wait at Salt Lake City International Airport is 6 minutes, and weekend wait is 6 minutes. This is a rolling average from public airport wait data.
Which airline operates the most flights from SLC?: Delta Air Lines, (DL) is the largest operator at Salt Lake City International Airport, with 3606 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from SLC?: Denver (DEN) is the most-flown destination, with 312 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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