According to Travel + Leisure, only 71.82% of flights in and out of SFO are on-time. That’s the worst rate in the entire country. Yikes!
I try to travel to and from Oakland as much as possible, which is more convenient from the East Bay anyway, but they also experience fewer delays. The BART ride from Walnut Creek to Oakland isn’t bad, especially now that they have the little connection from the Coliseum station straight to the airport. And it’s definitely quicker than going to SFO on BART! I also have a great driver that is more reasonable than Uber who is on time and a pleasure to drive with. E-mail or call me if you want his name and number.
Another great trick was getting my Known Travelers ID, which gives me TSA Pre-Check so I don’t have to take off my shoes in security and I can cut to a shorter line for my screening. It’s well worth the effort and $85 to get if you can!
Obviously, the big holiday season is over, and you might not be traveling as much now, but this is still good to know. As nice an airport as SFO might be, flying in and out of it can cause all sorts of headaches.