Likely delayed: there are delays at AS 518's airports as of 6:51 PM ET. It arrived on time 91.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 36 minutes. 1.2% of flights were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
May not fly today
Leg 2 of 3 (LIH → SFO): Next leg LIH → SFO, scheduled 3:45 PM local time. No delays at LIH right now, and it usually runs on time. This flight number flew about 5 days a week in June-August 2026, so it may not operate today.
Cancellation risk: Medium 1.2% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; SFO has major delays.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Alaska Airlines for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
|---|---|---|
| SEA → KOA Seattle, WA to Kona, HI | 10:03 AM → 1:24 PM | 77% |
| LIH → SFO Lihue, HI to San Francisco, CA | 3:45 PM → 11:57 PM | 80% |
| PDX → SNA Portland, OR to Santa Ana, CA | 7:59 PM → 10:30 PM | 96% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is AS 518?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 91.8% |
| Average delay when late | 36 min |
| Cancelled | 1.2% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 86 |
Best and worst days to fly AS 518
AS 518 was most reliable on Thursdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (85%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Alaska Airlines to the Department of Transportation.
Other flights PDX → SNA
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Live status at its airports
We show airport-wide airport status, not this flight's gate or live position. For that, check the Alaska Airlines app.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is AS 518 delayed today?
SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:51 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Alaska Airlines app.
Is AS 518 usually on time?
AS 518 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 91.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 36 minutes when late.
How often is AS 518 cancelled?
1.2% of AS 518 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.