Best Time to Fly IAD to SFO
Washington to San Francisco — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
IAD → SFO on-time performance by month
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0.1% | 742 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 695 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 890 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 977 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 1,026 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 985 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 972 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 754 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 681 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 728 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 666 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 689 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from IAD to SFO?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Washington to San Francisco.
What is the worst month to fly IAD to SFO?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are IAD to SFO flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from IAD to SFO arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.