Bend/Redmond (RDM) to San Francisco (SFO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bend/Redmond (RDM) to San Francisco (SFO) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 87% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 48% — a 39-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 462 mi
Best airline from RDM to SFO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 73% | 21 min | 2.0% | 1,529 |
| United Airlines | 68% | 23 min | 0.6% | 1,049 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RDM to SFO
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 a.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 23 min |
| Friday | 71% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system45%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RDM to SFO delayed?
- 29% of RDM–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RDM to SFO?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 1,529 flights. 2 airlines flew RDM–SFO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RDM to SFO?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 a.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RDM to SFO?
- The scheduled RDM–SFO flight time averages 1h 47m over 462 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are RDM to SFO flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 RDM to SFO?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,578 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.