Best Time to Fly SEA to FAT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Seattle/Tacoma International → Fresno Yosemite International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
925 flights were scheduled from Seattle (SEA) to Fresno (FAT) in the last 12 months, and 83.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 84.3%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 81.7%.
April has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (77%).
0.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SEA to FAT on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84.3% | 58 min | 0.8% | 526 |
| Alaska Airlines | 81.7% | 46 min | 1.0% | 399 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SEA to FAT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,906 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 83.9% | 0.7% | 138 |
| 8am–9am | 91.9% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 9am–10am | 94.2% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 10am–11am | 75.7% | 0.0% | 37 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.4% | 0.0% | 207 |
| 12pm–1pm | 92.1% | 2.6% | 39 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.3% | 0.8% | 240 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.9% | 0.0% | 62 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 17 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.3% | 1.7% | 177 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.7% | 0.0% | 74 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.3% | 1.8% | 113 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.4% | 1.0% | 506 |
| 8pm–9pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 102 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SEA to FAT
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 78.8% | -3.6 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.8% | -11.6 pts | 0.0% | 72 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.1% | -5.4 pts | 0.7% | 404 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 0.8% | 1,397 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).