SFO Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 44%, arrivals better at 81%. Early morning flights ran 37 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at SFO. Only 44% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 86%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 49%. That is a 37-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.
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 37-point swing at SFO. The early morning block runs at 86%. 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 82%. 1am is where it broke down, dropping to 29%. Currently at 44%, well below the morning numbers. A 71-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 55%, last week 55%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
SFO has been bouncing between 31% and 78%. Best day was Jul 5 at 78%. Worst was May 3 at 31%. The norm is 53-59%, which is just how SFO runs. Today's 44% is well below the norm.
About SFO Delays
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is currently experiencing significant delays with 44% on-time departures and 81% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco International Airport has averaged 55% 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.