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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

JFK → SFO

New York to San Francisco: 6,707 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

75%

Cancelled

2.0%

avg delay 19 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

85% on time vs 62% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

JetBlue

76% chance on time

Check JFK to SFO fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $165 (Alaska 32 on 2026-10-28). 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. #1 · American 76

    6:29 AM → 9:56 AM6h 27m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (330 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside SFO's trouble window: 61% of its 333 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.

    Strong track record · 330 flights

    Find American 76 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · JetBlue 215

    10:00 AM → 1:43 PM6h 43m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (165 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 165 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 165 flights

    Find JetBlue 215 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · JetBlue 15

    6:00 AM → 9:23 AM6h 23m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    3.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (171 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.9% of the time (7 of 178).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 171 flights

    Find JetBlue 15 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · JetBlue 115

    10:30 AM → 1:56 PM6h 39m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    1.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (331 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 331 flights

    Find JetBlue 115 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · JetBlue 1515

    8:00 AM → 11:34 AM6h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (171 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 85% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 62%).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 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 · 171 flights

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  6. #6 · Alaska 227

    1:00 PM → 4:43 PM6h 43m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (328 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 328 flights

    Find Alaska 227 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · American 179

    11:00 AM → 2:27 PM6h 32m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    2.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 356 flights

    Find American 179 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Alaska 723

    11:30 AM → 2:58 PM6h 28m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    79%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 19 flights

    Find Alaska 723 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Delta 363

    11:15 AM → 2:46 PM6h 31m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Delta 680; its record covers all of them.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    1.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (342 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 342 flights

    Find Delta 363 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Delta 669

    9:05 AM → 12:26 PM6h 34m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (112 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (4 of 116).
    • Departs outside JFK's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 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 · 112 flights

    Find Delta 669 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • JetBlue76%

    1,946 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel

  • American Airlines75%

    1,421 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel

  • Delta Air Lines72%

    2,230 flights · 73% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines70%

    1,110 flights · 70% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM85%

    1,587 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 9 AM to noon81%

    1,262 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • Noon to 3 PM80%

    671 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 3 to 6 PM70%

    1,453 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • 6 to 9 PM62%

    1,399 flights · avg delay 31 min

  • After 9 PM69%

    335 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Tuesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (74%).

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