Likely delayed: there are delays at AS 7's airports as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 51.1% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 56 minutes. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Looks on time
Next leg DCA → SFO, scheduled 6:59 PM local time. No delays at DCA right now.
Cancellation risk: Medium 1.1% 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. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| DCA → SFO Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA | 6:59 PM → 9:56 PM | 51% |
Local times. Schedules change; check your booking.
How reliable is AS 7?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 51.1% |
| Average delay when late | 56 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 2.2% |
| Flights tracked | 91 |
Best and worst days to fly AS 7
AS 7 was most reliable on Sundays (67% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (31%).
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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.
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Live status at its airports
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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 7 delayed today?
SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Alaska Airlines app.
Is AS 7 usually on time?
AS 7 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 51.1% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 56 minutes when late.
How often is AS 7 cancelled?
1.1% of AS 7 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.