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Despite having a flight delay percentage of merely around 20%, some major airports in the US, such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), San Diego International Airport (SAN) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) narrowly miss out on making the list of the top five airports with the fewest flight delays. But which major airports in the USA rank amongst the ones with the fewest delays? Let's find out. 5. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) sees more than 320 daily departures and generates around $16 billion annually. The airport served more than 25 million passengers in 2022. 80.84% of flights from Philadelphia International Airport experienced no delays, making it an airport with the fifth fewest delays. Location: Philadelphia/ Tinicum Township, Delaware County, PennsylvaniaElevation: 11 m/ 36 ftOperator: Philadelphia Department of AviationOperating Base for Frontier AirlinesThe Philadelphia Airport is self-sustaining and uses no tax dollars. It is only 7 miles from downtown Philadelphia, making it quite accessible. The airport covers 932 hectares (2,302 acres) and was used during the World War as the First Air Force training airfield by the U.S. Army Air Forces. 4. Minneapolis- St. Paul International Airport (MSP)The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), also known as Wold-Chamberlain Field, is a civil and military airport. Only 19.16% of flights are delayed, the fourth fewest among airports in the US. The first landing strip was made at the airport in 1920. Currently, there are four runways at MSP. Location: Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, MinnesotaElevation: 256 m/ 841 ftOperator: Metropolitan Airports CommissionOperating Base for: Bemidji Airlines, Sun Country AirlinesAccording to a survey conducted by a data analytics company, J.D. Power, Minneapolis Airport was regarded as the best in terms of passenger satisfaction. 3. Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the busiest airport in Michigan. There are 1,100 flights to and from the airport from four continents. The airport serves 37.6 million passengers each year to more than 140 destinations. 81.26% of flights from this airport take off on time. Location: Romulus, MichiganElevation: 197 m/ 645 ft Operator: Wayne County Airport AuthorityMajor Hub for: Delta AirlinesThe idea to build this airport was conceived in 1927. A decade later, the airport functioned as a base for the Michigan Air National Guard. In 1958, the airport was certified as an international jet aircraft airport—the first in the U.S. The airport has six runways, all of which are more than 2,500 meters long. Currently, the airport sustains around 86,000 jobs in the USA. 2. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the second-busiest airport in California, behind Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It also has the second-fewest flight delays: only 18.75% of flights get delayed. Food and Wine Magazine also included it as one of the ten best airports for food and drink. The airport sees around 40 million passengers annually. Location: San Mateo County, San FranciscoElevation: 4 m/ 13 ftOperator: City and County of San FranciscoMajor Hub for Alaska Airlines and United AirlinesIn 2022, the Airports Council International (ACI) declared it the best airport in North America in terms of service quality. The airport has seven cargo facilities and six carriers that only run cargo. There are 370 weekly flights from SAN to its most popular domestic destination, Los Angeles. 1. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), with 83.47% of flights taking off on time, has the fewest delays among all airports in the United States. The airport is spacious enough for the largest commercial aircraft- the Airbus A 380. SLC has a total of 4 runways, one of which is a general aviation runway. SLC serves almost 90 cities with non-stop flights. A total of 13 airlines and affiliates serve this airport. Location: Salt Lake City, UtahElevation: 1,288 m/ 4,227 ftOperator: Salt Lake City Department of AirportsMajor Hub for: Delta AirlinesIn 2023, this airport served 26,952,754 passengers. Regarding passenger numbers alone, it is the 70th busiest in the world and the 21st busiest in North America. The airport makes access to the ten major ski resorts nearby easier, so it is especially busy during the skiing season.