San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 51% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 250 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFO to ACV
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 27 min |
| Friday | 74% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather29%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFO to ACV delayed?
- 25% of SFO–ACV 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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFO to ACV?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFO to ACV?
- The scheduled SFO–ACV flight time averages 1h 22m over 250 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are SFO to ACV flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SFO to ACV?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-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.