San Francisco (SFO) to Jackson (JAC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Francisco (SFO) to Jackson (JAC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 345 departures over the past year, roughly 7 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
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 737 mi
Best airline from SFO to JAC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 8 min | 0.5% | 202 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 15 min | 0.4% | 447 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFO to JAC
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 79% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft47%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFO to JAC delayed?
- 21% of SFO–JAC 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SFO to JAC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 202 flights. 2 airlines flew SFO–JAC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFO to JAC?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFO to JAC?
- The scheduled SFO–JAC flight time averages 2h 13m over 737 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SFO to JAC flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SFO to JAC?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 649 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.