San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Francisco (SFO) to Arcata/Eureka (ACV) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 64% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- 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 a.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 24 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft23%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather28%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFO to ACV delayed?
- 23% of SFO–ACV 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 20 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 a.m. have the worst (70%). 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 23% of the time.
- How often are SFO to ACV flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SFO to ACV?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,404 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.