Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to SFO route is Alaska Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 77%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to SFO?

About 27% of flights from JFK to SFO experience delays. 73% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to SFO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 40 minutes.

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JFK (New York) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 40 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is delayed fairly often. About 73% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Alaska Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs United Airlines at 74%.

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Alaska Airlines leads at 77% on time; United Airlines trails at 74%.

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