Oakland (OAK) to Palm Springs (PSP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Oakland (OAK) to Palm Springs (PSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 64% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 418 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OAK to PSP
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 12 min |
| Friday | 78% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OAK to PSP delayed?
- 18% of OAK–PSP flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OAK to PSP?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OAK to PSP?
- The scheduled OAK–PSP flight time averages 1h 29m over 418 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are OAK to PSP flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from OAK to PSP?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,066 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.