SFO Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 100%, arrivals slightly worse at 93%. Early morning flights ran 67 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 94%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from SFO. 100% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 94%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 27%. That is a 67-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at SFO
Cathay Pacific is the most reliable carrier at SFO with 77% on-time. Gol Linhas Aereas runs 0%. That is a 77-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
SFO Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 67-point swing at SFO. The early morning block runs at 94%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 78%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 21%. Currently at 100%, recovered past the morning. A 79-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 9 points from last week (51% vs 60%). Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
SFO has been bouncing between 42% and 78%. Best day was Jul 5 at 78%. Worst was Aug 15 at 42%. The norm is 53-59%, which is just how SFO runs. Today's 100% is a good day by SFO standards.
About SFO Delays
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is currently running on time with 100% on-time departures and 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco International Airport has averaged 51% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
San Francisco International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include OAK (San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) and SMF (Sacramento International Airport). When SFO is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from San Francisco International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.