SFO Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for SFO.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 94%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 43%. That is a 51-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 11 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, OAK is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at SFO
Air New Zealand is the most reliable carrier at SFO with 66% on-time. Finnair runs 8%. That is a 58-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 51-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
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 52%, last week 52%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SFO has been bouncing between 42% and 81%. Best day was Mar 21 at 81%. Worst was Apr 12 at 42%. The norm is 57-63%, which is just how SFO runs.
About SFO Delays
San Francisco International Airport has averaged 52% 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.