EWR (Newark) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 90 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.EWR → SFO
EWR (Newark) to SFO (San Francisco)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% 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 — Alaska Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs United Airlines at 74%.
Airline Comparison
Alaska Airlines leads at 76% on time; United Airlines trails at 74%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from EWR
77% on timeExpect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~22 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
EWR cancels 2.8% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at SFO
78% on timeWhen flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~20 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.