Philadelphia, PA → San Francisco, CA flight delays
PHL → SFO · all airlines · 211 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
31%of the time, by +64 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
69%
Delayed 3h+
1.9%
Cancelled
0.9%
Avg when late
+64m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Monday
delayed 14%
Worst
Thursday
delayed 47%
Which airline is most punctual on PHL → SFO?
Americandelayed 29%
Uniteddelayed 34%
Frequently asked
How often is the Philadelphia, PA to San Francisco, CA flight delayed?
About 31% of PHL → SFO flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 64 minutes when they do, based on 211 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on PHL → SFO?
American, delayed 29% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly PHL → SFO?
Monday is the most on-time (delayed 14%), while Thursday is the worst (delayed 47%).
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