PSP (Palm Springs) to SFO (San Francisco) flights arrive on time 69% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 71%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.PSP → SFO
PSP (Palm Springs) to SFO (San Francisco)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 69% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 71% vs Frontier Airlines at 68%.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 71% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 68%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from PSP
83% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. PSP has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 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 ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.