SFO Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%. Midday flights ran 21 points better than late morning. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Late Morning is a 21-point swing at SFO. The midday 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 started OK at 68%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 68% to 86%. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (73% vs 76%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
SFO has been bouncing between 44% and 81%. Best day was Mar 10 at 81%. Worst was Feb 19 at 44%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how SFO runs.
About SFO Delays
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 74% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco International Airport has averaged 73% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.