SAN Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for SAN.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 60%. That is a 29-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 76 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, SNA is the better bet right now.
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 Evening is a 29-point swing at SAN. The early morning block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 16 points from last week (55% vs 71%). Arrivals down 12 points too. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SAN has been bouncing between 50% and 87%. Best day was Feb 14 at 87%. Worst was Feb 18 at 50%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how SAN runs.
About SAN Delays
San Diego International Airport has averaged 55% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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), LGB (Long Beach International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport) and LAX (Los Angeles 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.