Jackson (JAC) to San Francisco (SFO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Jackson (JAC) to San Francisco (SFO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 345 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 737 mi
Best airline from JAC to SFO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 14 min | 2.0% | 202 |
| United Airlines | 69% | 27 min | 1.3% | 447 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAC to SFO
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 30 min |
| Friday | 72% | 36 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system44%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAC to SFO delayed?
- 27% of JAC–SFO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAC to SFO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 202 flights. 2 airlines flew JAC–SFO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAC to SFO?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (42%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAC to SFO?
- The scheduled JAC–SFO flight time averages 2h 32m over 737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are JAC to SFO flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JAC to SFO?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 26% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 67-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 649 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.