SFO Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 91%, arrivals slightly worse at 87%. Early morning flights ran 57 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from SFO. 91% 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 95%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 38%. That is a 57-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
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 Afternoon is a 57-point swing at SFO. The early morning block runs at 95%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 83%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 28%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 61%. A 72-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (61% vs 57%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SFO has been bouncing between 42% and 81%. Best day was Mar 10 at 81%. Worst was Apr 12 at 42%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how SFO runs. Today's 91% is a good day by SFO standards.
About SFO Delays
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is currently running on time with 91% on-time departures and 87% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco International Airport has averaged 61% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.