Which airline is most reliable for MRY (Monterey) to SFO (San Francisco)?

The most reliable airline on the MRY to SFO route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from MRY to SFO?

About 19% of flights from MRY to SFO experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from MRY to SFO are delayed, the average delay is approximately 73 minutes.

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

With 81% of MRY to SFO flights arriving on time and an average delay of 73 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.

MRY → SFO

MRY (Monterey) to SFO (San Francisco)

MRY (Monterey) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 73 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

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Departing from MRY

83% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MRY has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~17 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SFO

80% on time

When 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.