Route on-time record

SFO to PSP: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport). 2,464 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 717 at 8:17 AM.

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SFO → PSP

San Francisco to Palm Springs: 2,464 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 72% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

United

87% chance on time

Check SFO to PSP fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $195 (American 9301 on 2026-10-25). 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 · United 717
8:17 AM → 10:05 AM1h 48m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
95%
chance on time
On time (history)
95%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
3 min
- Arrived on time 95% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 77 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 72%).
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Moderate track record · 77 flights
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#2 · SkyWest 3350 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:55 AM → 10:40 AM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.
90%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
7 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 72%).
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
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#3 · SkyWest 3351 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
9:21 AM → 11:03 AM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-21.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
8 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (118 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Moderate track record · 118 flights
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#4 · SkyWest 5904 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:00 AM → 8:46 AM1h 46m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
94%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
5 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (34 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 34 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 72%).
- Departs inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
Limited track record · 34 flights
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#5 · SkyWest 5705 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
7:10 PM → 8:14 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (270 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 · 270 flights
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#6 · SkyWest 5465 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
8:45 PM → 10:44 PM1h 57m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
20 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (96 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 96 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 56% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 96 flights
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#7 · United 1434
4:37 PM → 6:26 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-29.
79%
chance on time
On time (history)
68%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
21 min
- Arrived on time 68% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
- 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 (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 31 flights
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#8 · SkyWest 3386 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:42 PM → 8:21 PM1h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-19.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
71%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 71% of the time (24 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).
- 55% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (24 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 24 flights
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#9 · SkyWest 5312 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
1:07 PM → 2:57 PM1h 50m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
75%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
28 min
- Arrived on time 75% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 72% on time; Before 9 AM: 94%).
- Departs outside SFO's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 52% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#10 · United 581
4:45 PM → 6:34 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
76%
chance on time
On time (history)
39%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 39% of the time (18 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).
- 78% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (18 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 18 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

United Airlines87%
307 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)76%
2,123 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM94%
411 flights · avg delay 5 min
9 AM to noon82%
199 flights · avg delay 16 min
Noon to 3 PM72%
526 flights · avg delay 21 min
3 to 6 PM73%
489 flights · avg delay 20 min
6 to 9 PM79%
567 flights · avg delay 20 min
After 9 PM74%
272 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Tuesday (85%). Worst: Friday (74%).

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%
Late-arriving aircraft37%
Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)21%
Severe weather3%

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 PSP questions

What time of day is best to fly SFO to PSP?: Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 72% for departures noon to 3 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from SFO to PSP?: United, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 307 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 PSP?: May (72% on time); the best was January (85%), 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.

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