Likely delayed: there are delays at DL 2197's airports as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 31.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 58 minutes. None 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 LAX → SFO, scheduled 8:30 PM local time. No delays at LAX right now.
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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| LAX → SFO Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA | 8:30 PM → 9:49 PM | 32% |
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How reliable is DL 2197?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 31.5% |
| Average delay when late | 58 min |
| Cancelled | 0% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 2197
DL 2197 was most reliable on Tuesdays (38% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (15%).
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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 2197 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 2197 usually on time?
DL 2197 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 31.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 58 minutes when late.
How often is DL 2197 cancelled?
0% of DL 2197 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.