Route on-time record
SFO to MRY: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport). 684 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 5479 at 10:21 AM.
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SFO → MRY
San Francisco to Monterey: 684 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
79%
Cancelled
0.6%
avg delay 25 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
80% on time vs 74% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
78% chance on time
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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 5479 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
10:21 AM → 11:27 AM1h 06m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (282 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 80% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 74%).
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Strong track record · 282 flights
Find 10:21 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 5627 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:55 PM → 6:00 PM1h 09m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 12 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (61 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 62 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 61 flights
Find 4:55 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 5670 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
9:10 PM → 10:19 PM1h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
77%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Avg arrival delay
- 38 min
- Arrived on time 77% of the time (277 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 277 flights
Find 9:10 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · SkyWest 5738 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:50 PM → 2:55 PM1h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
70%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 38%
- Cancelled
- 11.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 27 min
- Arrived on time 38% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 8 flights
Find 1:50 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)78%
684 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon80%
283 flights · avg delay 16 min
- 3 to 6 PM79%
73 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 6 to 9 PM74%
92 flights · avg delay 42 min
- After 9 PM79%
227 flights · avg delay 33 min
Best day: Saturday (89%). Worst: Sunday (78%).
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 volume39%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Severe weather11%
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
SFO to MRY questions
- What time of day is best to fly SFO to MRY?
- 9 AM to noon: 80% of flights arrived on time, against 74% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from SFO to MRY?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 78% chance of operating and arriving on time over 684 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 SFO to MRY?
- May (75% on time); the best was April (88%), 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 SFO
- MRY to SFO (return)
- SFO to LAX 76%
- SFO to SEA 74%
- SFO to JFK 80%
- SFO to SAN 68%
- SFO to LAS 76%
- SFO to ORD 77%
- SFO to DEN 76%
- SFO to SNA 81%
- SFO to PHX 76%
- SFO to BOS 78%
- SFO to EWR 76%
- SFO to DFW 75%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops