Which airline is most reliable for SFO (San Francisco) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

The most reliable airline on the SFO to JAC route is Alaska Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from SFO to JAC?

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

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

When flights from SFO to JAC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 61 minutes.

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

With 81% of SFO to JAC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 61 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JAC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is SFO (San Francisco) to JAC (Jackson Hole) usually delayed?

No, SFO to JAC flights are generally reliable. 81% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 61 minutes.

What airline is most reliable on SFO (San Francisco) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

Alaska Airlines is the most reliable airline flying SFO to JAC, with 91% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is United Airlines at 79%.

What's the best month to fly SFO (San Francisco) to JAC (Jackson Hole)?

The best month to fly SFO to JAC is August, when 89% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is March at 71% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in August gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

SFO → JAC

SFO (San Francisco) to JAC (Jackson Hole)

SFO (San Francisco) to JAC (Jackson Hole) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 91%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

SFO → JAC on-time performance by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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 late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

Alaska Airlines edges out United Airlines on this route — 91% vs 79% on time.

Airline Comparison

Alaska Airlines leads at 91% on time; United Airlines trails at 79%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly SFO → JAC

Best month

August

89% on time

Worst month

March

71% on time

Aug

89%

Sep

86%

Jun

85%

Jul

83%

Feb

81%

Jan

80%

May

73%

Dec

72%

Mar

71%

Good to know

Departing from SFO

76% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SFO has long runway queues.

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

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Arriving at JAC

78% on time

When flights into JAC are late, the average delay is 89 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JAC: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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