SAN Today
Rough day. Departures at 54%, arrivals better at 78%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at SAN. Only 54% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 86%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 48%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 76 miles away and running 75% today. If your route is available from both airports, SNA is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at SAN
Air Canada is the most reliable carrier at SAN with 38% on-time. ITA Airways runs 0%. That is a 38-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
SAN Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at San Diego International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 38-point swing at SAN. The early morning block runs at 86%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 75%. 1pm is where it broke down, dropping to 45%. Currently at 54%, well below the morning numbers. A 47-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (58% vs 62%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SAN has been bouncing between 44% and 86%. Best day was May 24 at 86%. Worst was Jul 10 at 44%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how SAN runs. Today's 54% is well below the norm.
About SAN Delays
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is currently experiencing significant delays with 54% on-time departures and 78% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Diego International Airport has averaged 58% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
San Diego International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SNA (John Wayne Orange County International Airport), PSP (Palm Springs International Airport) and LGB (Long Beach International Airport). When SAN is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from San Diego International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.