PSP (Palm Springs) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 70% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 71%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.PSP → SFO
PSP (Palm Springs) to SFO (San Francisco)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 70% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 71% on time vs Alaska Airlines at 17%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 71% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 17%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from PSP
82% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PSP has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~26 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SFO
76% 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 ~22 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.