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Route · SFO → JAC · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Francisco to Jackson

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SFO to JAC (San Francisco to Jackson) ranks #4180 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83%
On-time
+4 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
1,462
Flights
#4180 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Jul 2024 89%

Worst Month

Jan 2022 78%

Distance

737 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 52 6 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2025 66 14 0 0 OO,UA
Jun 2025 57 7 0 0 OO,UA
Mar 2025 39 10 0 0 OO,UA
Feb 2025 33 4 0 1 OO,UA
Jan 2025 31 5 1 0 UA
Aug 2024 50 5 0 1 OO,UA
Jul 2024 62 7 0 0 OO,UA
Jun 2024 44 10 0 1 OO,UA
Mar 2024 43 7 2 0 AS,UA
Feb 2024 58 10 1 1 AS,OO,UA
Jan 2024 62 7 4 0 AS,OO,UA
Dec 2023 36 11 1 1 OO,UA,AS
Aug 2023 44 7 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2023 45 10 0 0 OO,UA
Jun 2023 42 9 0 0 OO,UA
Mar 2023 34 15 1 1 OO
Feb 2023 42 8 2 0 OO,UA
Jan 2023 46 18 5 0 OO,UA
Aug 2022 62 8 0 0 OO,UA
Jul 2022 62 13 0 1 OO,UA
Mar 2022 50 4 0 0 OO
Feb 2022 66 12 0 0 UA,OO
Jan 2022 54 12 5 0 OO

SFO–JAC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (88.1%) · weakest: December (74.2%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarJunJulAugDec 74.2%

Strongest calendar month

August

88.1% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~53 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

74.2% on-time · ~33 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

22 of 1,180 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

7 of 1,180 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SFO departures

From SFO, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 73 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (20 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: Jackson · fleet on-time rank #1964 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SFO to JAC

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show San Francisco to Jackson (SFO to JAC) running a 83% on-time rate over 1,462 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.9 minutes. The 737-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.9% of 1,180 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jul 2024 was the strongest month at 89% on-time versus Jan 2022 at 78%, a 11-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, SFO–JAC peaks in August at 88.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~53 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 74.2%, a 13.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SFO to JAC rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SFO to JAC ranks #4180 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from SFO to JAC?
Flights from San Francisco to Jackson have a 83% on-time rate based on 1,462 flights. The average delay is 61.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SFO to JAC?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,180 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SFO to JAC?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Jackson (JAC) is approximately 737 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SFO to JAC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Jan 2022 (78% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using SFO–JAC data

SFO–JAC runs 4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SFO and JAC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SFO airport
  • If your dates flex, August (88.1% on-time) beats December (74.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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