San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad (CLD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad (CLD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 249 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.68
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 422 mi
Best time to fly from SFO to CLD
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 75% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFO to CLD delayed?
- 21% of SFO–CLD 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFO to CLD?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFO to CLD?
- The scheduled SFO–CLD flight time averages 1h 51m over 422 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SFO to CLD flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SFO to CLD?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 72%.
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Based on 249 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.