SFO (San Francisco) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 73% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 43 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SFO → JFK
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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 — American Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs United Airlines at 75%.
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American Airlines leads at 76% on time; United Airlines trails at 75%.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.