How long is the VS2971 flight?

The timetable allows 3 hours. Austin to Salt Lake City is 1,746 km (1,085 mi).

What other flight numbers does VS2971 have?

Also listed as VIR2971 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 2971.

VS2971 Flight Status Virgin Atlantic Airways: Austin to Salt Lake City (VIR2971)

Virgin Atlantic Airways VS 2971

Delayed 19'

AUS Austin

Scheduled: 12:31
Estimated: 12:50

Gate: 10

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time CST

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

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SLC Salt Lake City

Scheduled: 14:30
Estimated
Delay

Gate: A43

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time MST

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

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Departs in 4h 54m 0%

AUS 12:50 SLC 14:30

1,746 km (1,085 mi) to fly

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1746 km / 1085 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:59 · Typical Duration: 02:30

VS 2971 Flight Status & Schedule Virgin Atlantic Airways Austin to Salt Lake City

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	AUS	SLC	12:31	14:30	Delayed	Track >
Nov 07	AUS	SLC	08:43	10:12	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	AUS	SLC	09:10	10:36	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 04	AUS	SLC	14:29	16:10	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	AUS	SLC	12:12	10:15	Unknown	Track >
Oct 30	AUS	SLC	13:00	14:30	Landed	Track >
Oct 03	AUS	SLC	15:49	17:22	Delayed	Track >
Sep 26	AUS	SLC	14:23	15:51	Landed	Track >
Sep 19	AUS	SLC	14:32	15:57	Landed	Track >
Sep 12	AUS	SLC	14:19	15:44	Landed	Track >

Virgin Atlantic Airways operates VS 2971 from Austin to Salt Lake City, a 1,746 km (1,085 mi) trip, four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). Its timetable allows 3 hours; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled for 12:31 but expected to leave 19 minutes late, at 12:50.

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About VS 2971

Route: Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS to Salt Lake City International Airport SLC
Distance: 1,746 km (1,085 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 30 min
Flies: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
On time: 6 of the last 7
Average delay when late: 21 min

VS 2971 FAQ

How long is the VS2971 flight?: The timetable allows 3 hours. Austin to Salt Lake City is 1,746 km (1,085 mi).
How often is VS2971 late?: 1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 21 minutes on average.
Which days does VS2971 fly?: Four times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does VS2971 have?: Also listed as VIR2971 (Virgin Atlantic Airways' ICAO code) and VS 2971.

VS2971 and Austin AUS to Salt Lake City SLC Flights

Flight VS2971 is a code-share Virgin Atlantic Airways flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL2873.

Other flights departing from Austin AUS: DL2873, AA1083

Other flights arriving at Salt Lake City SLC: DL2873, OO4065, DL1553, OO3541

All flights connecting Austin AUS to Salt Lake City SLC.