Palm Springs (PSP) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Palm Springs (PSP) to Oakland (OAK) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in May 2026 that fell to 77% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (95% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 418 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PSP to OAK
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 93% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 94% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft78%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PSP to OAK delayed?
- 14% of PSP–OAK 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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PSP to OAK?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PSP to OAK?
- The scheduled PSP–OAK flight time averages 1h 31m over 418 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are PSP to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 PSP to OAK?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,061 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.