According to a recent report from JW Surety Bonds, San Francisco International Airport is the worst major airport for travel this Memorial Day Weekend. The report used data from the Department of Transportation from 2015 to 2023.
A chaotic weekend
Memorial Day Weekend is one of the year’s busiest weekends in the United States. It is the unofficial start to summer, and millions of people travel to take advantage of the long weekend. This year, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the worst major airport to transit through during the busy weekend.
This is according to a study by JW Surety Bonds, which collected data from the United States Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report. The company specifically analyzed Memorial Day Weekend travel from 2015 to 2023. Looking at the on-time performance of 406 US airports, it was determined that SFO is the worst for travel and will have the highest number of delays.
Photo: United Airlines
Over the years, SFO has historically had the highest number of delays, with 27.8%. SFO was closely followed by Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with 23.7% and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with 22.6%.
This year, Memorial Day Weekend is expected to be the busiest in nearly two decades, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). AAA estimates that almost 44 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is bracing for significant airport traffic and estimates three million people could pass through airport security checkpoints today.
Today’s operations at SFO
According to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics firm, 946 roundtrip flights are scheduled to and from SFO today. Over 173,000 seats are available on all the flights, with the total available seat miles at 462,282,560. United Airlines is by far the busiest airline at the airport, as SFO is its largest West Coast base and the most important gateway to Asia.
More than 43% of today’s flights at SFO are United Airlines flights. The Chicago-based airline has 410 roundtrip operations scheduled and a seat offering of 77,032, an average of 187.9 seats per departure.
Alaska Airlines, which has a base at SFO, is the airline with the second-largest market share. Its operations are nearly 75% smaller than United’s, with just 135 flights and 18,134 seats. Delta Air Lines has 84 flights and 13,791 seats, offering a higher seat per departure than Alaska, 164.2 compared to 134.3.
American Airlines falls just short of Delta, with 84 flights and nearly 11,500 seats available. American’s busiest route is to its home at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, with 17 flights (in both directions) on the 1,464-mile route. Its shortest flight is to Los Angeles International Airport, the airline’s only remaining hub in California.
Despite being one of the busiest in California, Southwest Airlines does not have a significant operation at SFO. Data shows that the airline only has 42 roundtrip flights today, offering nearly 6,500 seats. Southwest focuses its bay operations at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
San Francisco International Airport Ranked Most Unreliable Amid Memorial Day Travel
- Advertisment - 
Recent Comments
on Iowa State starting RB Jirehl Brock among latest college football players charged in gambling probe
on The Rev. Al Sharpton to lead protest after Florida governor’s ban of African American studies course
on Sports World Hails ‘Superwoman’ Lindsey Vonn for Her Grand Comeback Despite Career-Changing Injury
on San Mateo County Community College District sues five companies over role in ‘pay to play’ scandal
on Saipan, placid island setting for Assange’s last battle, is briefly mobbed – and bemused by the fuss
on ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Violet’ Fan Theories Suggest Legendary Time Travel, Alternate Dimension Plot
on Joe Manchin and Tommy Tuberville introduce bill on name, image and likeness rules for college sports
on Inside the Michael Jordan ‘Air’ movie, plus why NFL, others are buying into the sports film industry
on If you’re a frequent traveler, these wrap tops from Aday will revolutionize your on-the-go wardrobe
on How Does Jack Nicklaus Travel? Exploring the Private Jets Owned by the ‘Golden Bear’ Over the Years
on Hollywood Reporter: Tom Cruise negotiated with movie studios over AI before the actors strike began
on Ford Blue Cruise: US regulators investigate fatal crashes involving hands-free driving technology
on Dozens of boats cruise the Seine in a rehearsal for the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony on July 26
on Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
on Despite strong Lunar New Year holiday data, consumer spending in China isn’t roaring back just yet
on David and Victoria Beckham so ‘Charmed’ by Tom Cruise They Have His Photos on Display at Their Home
on CONCEPT ART: New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Destination
on CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart
on Boston College vs. Army live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
on Boise State vs. Air Force live stream, odds, channel, prediction, how to watch on CBS Sports Network
on Biden to tout bill’s prescription drug prices, energy provisions in pitch to Americans, aide says
on After UFC Fallout, Conor McGregor Offers a Valuable Piece of Advice to Free Agent Francis Ngannou
on 2024 Super Bowl: CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ to combine for 115 hours of weeklong coverage
on ‘Best Intention’: Chris Kirk Has Absolute Trust in Jay Monahan and PGA Tour’s Widely Debated Model
on 2023 NFL All-Rookie Team: CBS Sports draft expert, former GM unveil league’s best first-year players
on “Completely Knocked Me Out”: Rob Lowe Recalls Boxing Match With Tom Cruise On 1983 Brat Pack Classic
on CONCEPT ART: New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Destination
on “Completely Knocked Me Out”: Rob Lowe Recalls Boxing Match With Tom Cruise On 1983 Brat Pack Classic
on CBS Sports announces Matt Ryan will join NFL studio show. Longtime analysts Simms and Esiason depart
on Carlos Sainz’s Soccer Fanboy Emerges as Spaniard Shares Defining Moment With This Real Madrid Legend
on Biden: ‘At this point I’m not’ planning to visit East Palestine, Ohio, after toxic train derailment
on ‘Best Intention’: Chris Kirk Has Absolute Trust in Jay Monahan and PGA Tour’s Widely Debated Model
on Ahead of big sports weekend, dispute with Disney leaves millions of cable subscribers in the dark
on A heavy wave of Russian missile attacks pounds areas across Ukraine, killing at least 4 civilians
on 2024 Super Bowl: CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ to combine for 115 hours of weeklong coverage
on 2023 NFL All-Rookie Team: CBS Sports draft expert, former GM unveil league’s best first-year players
on Army vs. Coastal Carolina live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
on AL Rookie of the Year Julio Rodriguez Spreads Joy and Sportsmanship to the Youth of Loma de Cabrera
on After UFC Fallout, Conor McGregor Offers a Valuable Piece of Advice to Free Agent Francis Ngannou
on Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019
on Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
on Despite strong Lunar New Year holiday data, consumer spending in China isn’t roaring back just yet
on Dave Portnoy: Taylor Swift’s security should ‘drag Kim Kardashian to jail’ if she attends Eras Tour
on CONCEPT ART: New Details Revealed for Disney Cruise Line Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Destination
on “Completely Knocked Me Out”: Rob Lowe Recalls Boxing Match With Tom Cruise On 1983 Brat Pack Classic
on CBS Sports, Serie A announce new TV rights deal; Paramount+ to air over 400 Italian soccer matches
on Cam Newton’s Violent Public Incident Draws Hilarious Reaction From 3x All-Star: “Where Do I Sign Up
on Boston College vs. Army live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
on Angel Reese Launches Foundation Dedicated To Empowering Women Through Sports & Financial Literacy
on A weaker dollar, skyrocketing prices and ‘record’ visitor numbers: Good luck in Europe this summer