San Francisco (SFO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SFO–SBP. June 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but May 2026 dropped to 66% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 3.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 191 mi
Best airline from SFO to SBP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 21 min | 1.2% | 2,123 |
| United Airlines | 75% | 13 min | 0.0% | 121 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFO to SBP
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 19 min |
| Friday | 75% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFO to SBP delayed?
- 21% of SFO–SBP 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SFO to SBP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,123 flights. 2 airlines flew SFO–SBP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFO to SBP?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFO to SBP?
- The scheduled SFO–SBP flight time averages 1h 13m over 191 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SFO to SBP flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 SBP?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,244 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.