Ontario (ONT) to San Francisco (SFO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly ONT to SFO matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 91% on-time in March 2026 to just 33% in June 2026. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (79% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 363 mi
Best airline from ONT to SFO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 16 min | 0.5% | 1,580 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 19 min | 1.6% | 944 |
| Frontier Airlines | 55% | 30 min | 2.2% | 502 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ONT to SFO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (14%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 23 min |
| Friday | 70% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system49%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ONT to SFO delayed?
- 28% of ONT–SFO 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ONT to SFO?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 1,580 flights. 3 airlines flew ONT–SFO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ONT to SFO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (14%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ONT to SFO?
- The scheduled ONT–SFO flight time averages 1h 30m over 363 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ONT to SFO flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 ONT to SFO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 33% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 58-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,026 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.