Which airline is most reliable for DFW (Dallas) to SFO (San Francisco)?

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

How often are flights delayed from DFW to SFO?

About 23% of flights from DFW to SFO experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from DFW to SFO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 38 minutes.

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DFW (Dallas) to SFO (San Francisco)

DFW (Dallas) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 38 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by weather.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by weather.

American Airlines edges out JetBlue Airways on this route — 79% vs 74% on time.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 79% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 74%.

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