Likely delayed: there are delays at DL 2178's airports as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 90.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 52m. None were cancelled. SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed.
Likely delayed
Likely delayed: SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes). Scheduled to leave at 6:00 AM local time.
Cancellation risk: Medium 0% 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 Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| SFO → MSP San Francisco, CA to Minneapolis, MN | 6:00 AM → 11:35 AM | 90% |
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How reliable is DL 2178?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 90.2% |
| Average delay when late | 112 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2178
DL 2178 was most reliable on Tuesdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Mondays (79%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta 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 DL 2178 delayed today?
SFO has major delays (wind, max 5 hours and 41 minutes), so this flight is likely to be delayed. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 2178 usually on time?
DL 2178 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 90.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 112 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2178 cancelled?
0% of DL 2178 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.