Which airline is most reliable for BOI (Boise) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The most reliable airline on the BOI to SFO route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from BOI to SFO?

About 24% of flights from BOI to SFO experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on BOI to SFO flights?

When flights from BOI to SFO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 78 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a BOI to SFO flight?

With 76% of BOI to SFO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 78 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SFO is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

BOI → SFO

BOI (Boise) to SFO (San Francisco)

BOI (Boise) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 79% vs SkyWest Airlines at 76%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 79% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 76%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from BOI

83% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. BOI has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SFO

76% on time

When flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~22 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.