Route on-time record
PSP to SFO: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport). 2,474 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 68% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5631 at 6:10 PM.
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PSP → SFO
Palm Springs to San Francisco: 2,474 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
68%
Cancelled
0.9%
avg delay 25 min
Best time to leave
3 to 6 PM
72% on time vs 60% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
68% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $150 (Alaska 3497 on 2026-10-29). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · SkyWest 5631 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:10 PM → 7:54 PM1h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 15 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (149 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 149 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 60% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
Moderate track record · 149 flights
Find 6:10 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 4786 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:40 PM → 5:23 PM1h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
75%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (210 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
Strong track record · 210 flights
Find 3:40 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 5660 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:25 AM → 12:20 PM1h 43m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 23 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (117 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Moderate track record · 117 flights
Find 10:25 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 3447 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:41 PM → 6:28 PM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.
72%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 62%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 17 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
Find 4:41 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · SkyWest 3367 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
11:43 AM → 1:33 PM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
72%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 20 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (242 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 242 flights
Find 11:43 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · SkyWest 3351 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:04 PM → 6:51 PM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-17.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (160 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
Moderate track record · 160 flights
Find 5:04 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · SkyWest 3051 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:11 PM → 2:58 PM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-11.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 30%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 74 min
- Arrived on time 30% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find 1:11 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · SkyWest 3254 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:00 PM → 7:40 PM1h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
67%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 63%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 41 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 60% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 72%).
- Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 19 flights
Find 6:00 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#9 · United 1430
1:30 PM → 3:04 PM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
65%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 56%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 50 min
- Arrived on time 56% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.
Moderate track record · 77 flights
Find United 1430 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#10 · SkyWest 3497 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:35 PM → 6:21 PM1h 47m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.
64%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 65%
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 25 min
- Arrived on time 65% of the time (175 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.2% of the time (6 of 188).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 72% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 60%).
Moderate track record · 175 flights
Find 4:35 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)68%
2,132 flights · 69% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
- United Airlines63%
307 flights · 59% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM64%
545 flights · avg delay 25 min
- 9 AM to noon71%
502 flights · avg delay 20 min
- Noon to 3 PM71%
414 flights · avg delay 29 min
- 3 to 6 PM72%
547 flights · avg delay 23 min
- 6 to 9 PM60%
466 flights · avg delay 30 min
Best day: Saturday (75%). Worst: Sunday (66%).
Smarter routing
Nearby airports that run more on time
PSP → OAK 85% chance on time
Palm Springs International Airport to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 487 flights a year · 11 mi from your airports · yours: 67%
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Air traffic control and airport volume49%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)31%
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Severe weather2%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
PSP to SFO questions
- What time of day is best to fly PSP to SFO?
- 3 to 6 PM: 72% of flights arrived on time, against 60% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from PSP to SFO?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 68% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,132 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on PSP to SFO?
- April (56% on time); the best was June (80%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from PSP
- SFO to PSP (return)
- PSP to DEN 81%
- PSP to SEA 87%
- PSP to PHX 79%
- PSP to SLC 93%
- PSP to DFW 79%
- PSP to ORD 75%
- PSP to PDX 95%
- PSP to LAS 80%
- PSP to SMF 85%
- PSP to OAK 86%
- PSP to LAX 85%
- PSP to MSP 81%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops