IAD (Washington) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.IAD → SFO
IAD (Washington) to SFO (San Francisco)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
United Airlines edges out Alaska Airlines on this route — 81% vs 74% on time.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 81% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 74%.
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Good to know
Departing from IAD
83% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAD has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SFO
80% on timeWhen flights into SFO are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SFO: TSA is ~21 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.