59% of DCA → SFO flights arrived on time in June-August 2026 (273 flights). The most reliable was UA 369, on time 87% of the time on this route. Morning flights did best (87%), evening flights worst (46%). Reagan National (DCA): no delay reported. San Francisco (SFO): major delays, Avg 2 hours and 59 minutes, max 5 hours and 41 minutes.
Best time of day to fly DCA → SFO
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Flights DCA → SFO, most reliable first
| Flight | Departs | On time on this route | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA 369 United | 7:55 AM | 0% | |
| AS 7 Alaska Airlines | 6:59 PM | 1.1% | |
| UA 368 United | 5:59 PM | 1.1% |
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From BTS on-time data, June-August 2026; flights with 20+ trips on this route. On-time rates cover each flight number's whole day, which can include other legs. Departure times are local.