Live: updated as air traffic control changes the program. Compiled automatically from the NAS Status feed. How we report.
What's happening
There are major delays in effect at San Francisco (SFO) because of wind. Flights are averaging 2h 59m late, with the worst up to 5h 41m. It started around 2:21 PM ET.
Why
Strong or gusty wind can force an airport onto fewer runways, so it can land fewer planes an hour. The stated reason: "wind".
Who's affected most
San Francisco is a hub for United, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, so delays here ripple into flights that never touch SFO, especially later in the day.
What to do
- Check your flight in your airline's app before leaving for the airport.
- If your flight is cancelled and you decline the rebooking, U.S. rules entitle you to a cash refund, not a voucher.
- Ask about flying from a nearby airport: OAK (no delay right now), SJC (no delay right now).
- Delayed 3+ hours on a flight to or from Europe or Canada? You may be owed cash compensation.
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Timeline
- 2:21 PM ET Major delays: Avg 2 hours and 59 minutes, max 5 hours and 41 minutes (wind)
Flights from SFO likely affected
Busiest scheduled departures from San Francisco. Open a flight for its delay history, live position and today's estimate.
- AA 16 to JFK, scheduled 10:15 AM
- AA 166 to JFK, scheduled 12:10 PM
- AA 234 to JFK, scheduled 6:15 AM
- AA 276 to JFK, scheduled 9:20 PM
- AS 20 to JFK, scheduled 7:20 AM
- AS 42 to JFK, scheduled 1:38 PM
- B6 16 to JFK, scheduled 8:25 PM
- B6 116 to JFK, scheduled 6:00 AM
- B6 316 to JFK, scheduled 8:00 AM
- B6 416 to JFK, scheduled 2:35 PM
- DL 405 to JFK, scheduled 7:00 AM
- DL 668 to JFK, scheduled 11:30 AM
More
Live SFO status · All delays on November 15, 2026 · Latest delay news