SFO (San Francisco) to SBP (San Luis Obispo) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 96 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.SFO → SBP
SFO (San Francisco) to SBP (San Luis Obispo)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs United Airlines at 79%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 81% on time; United Airlines trails at 79%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SFO
78% on timeExpect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SFO has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~30 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SBP
80% on timeWhen flights into SBP are late, the average delay is 84 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SBP: TSA is ~12 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.