Best Time to Fly CLD to SFO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
McClellan-Palomar → San Francisco International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
248 flights were scheduled from Carlsbad (CLD) to San Francisco (SFO) in the last 12 months, and 31.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 45.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (47% on time) and July the worst month (7%).
The cancellation rate was 0.4% (US average 1.8%).
CLD to SFO on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 31.7% | 58 min | 0.4% | 248 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CLD to SFO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 248 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 29.0% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 1pm–2pm | 34.4% | 0.8% | 124 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CLD to SFO
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 6.5% | -40.6 pts | 0.0% | 93 |
| All other days | 47.1% | — | 0.7% | 155 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).