Likely delayed: there are delays at DL 2728's airports as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 65.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 58 minutes. None were cancelled. AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
High cancellation risk
Next leg SLC → AUS, scheduled 5:45 PM local time. No delays at SLC right now. Line up a backup option.
0% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; AUS has major delays; rough weather at AUS.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| SLC → AUS Salt Lake City, UT to Austin, TX | 5:45 PM → 9:32 PM | 65% |
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How reliable is DL 2728?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 65.2% |
| Average delay when late | 58 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2728
DL 2728 was most reliable on Thursdays (77% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (46%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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Live status at its airports
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 2728 delayed today?
AUS has major delays (runway construction, max 3 hours and 3 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 2728 usually on time?
DL 2728 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 65.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 58 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2728 cancelled?
0% of DL 2728 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.