Best Time to Fly SFO to SBP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Francisco International → San Luis Obispo County Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,144 flights were scheduled from San Francisco (SFO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) in the last 12 months, and 74.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.3 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, SkyWest Airlines led with 75.3% on time and United Airlines was last with 70.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and July the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
SFO to SBP 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 | 75.3% | 113 min | 1.2% | 902 |
| United Airlines | 70.7% | 63 min | 0.8% | 242 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SFO to SBP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,305 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 80.5% | 0.0% | 129 |
| 9am–10am | 80.5% | 0.0% | 87 |
| 10am–11am | 70.2% | 0.0% | 292 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.5% | 0.0% | 243 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.2% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.1% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.1% | 5.4% | 37 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.8% | 2.2% | 274 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 81.2% | 1.5% | 390 |
| 7pm–8pm | 87.9% | 0.0% | 59 |
| 8pm–9pm | 55.3% | 1.9% | 106 |
| 9pm–10pm | 78.1% | 0.8% | 117 |
| 10pm–11pm | 85.4% | 2.6% | 419 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SFO to SBP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 72.0% | -7.9 pts | 0.0% | 51 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.8% | -17.1 pts | 4.0% | 100 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.1% | -3.7 pts | 0.3% | 355 |
| All other days | 79.9% | — | 1.3% | 1,799 |
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).