Direct flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to New York (JFK): 16 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 75% of the last 24 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 12 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 24 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 3,194 km, an estimated 4 hours 36 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Salt Lake City and New York. Updated 21 September 2026 at 12:48 UTC.
SLCSalt Lake Citysmooth · +6
JFKNew Yorksmooth · +0
3,194 km · ~4h 36m est.
dep bank 09:59–23:5916x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 16x weekly · nonstop
75% on time
of the last 24 operated SLC → JFK flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Salt Lake City to New York route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SLC to JFK flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at SLC is the weaker end, route health score 70/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on SLC–JFK?
Operators schedule morning departures around 09:59 and evening departures around 17:10 from SLC. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the JFK delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from SLC to JFK?
Great-circle distance is 3,194 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 255–304 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does SLC–JFK fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 30 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.