Redding (RDD) to San Francisco (SFO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Redding (RDD) to San Francisco (SFO) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2024, 91% of arrivals were on time; in April 2026 that fell to 60% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 199 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RDD to SFO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 34 min |
| Friday | 75% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 33 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 operations29%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RDD to SFO delayed?
- 22% of RDD–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 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RDD to SFO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RDD to SFO?
- The scheduled RDD–SFO flight time averages 1h 12m over 199 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are RDD to SFO flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 RDD to SFO?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,983 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.