San Francisco, CA → Philadelphia, PA flight delays
SFO → PHL · all airlines · 210 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
20%of the time, by +61 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
80%
Delayed 3h+
1%
Cancelled
1%
Avg when late
+61m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Monday
delayed 14%
Worst
Thursday
delayed 27%
Which airline is most punctual on SFO → PHL?
Americandelayed 17%
Uniteddelayed 24%
Frequently asked
How often is the San Francisco, CA to Philadelphia, PA flight delayed?
About 20% of SFO → PHL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 61 minutes when they do, based on 210 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on SFO → PHL?
American, delayed 17% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly SFO → PHL?
Monday is the most on-time (delayed 14%), while Thursday is the worst (delayed 27%).
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