SAN Today
Rough day. Departures at 53%, arrivals better at 70%. Evening flights ran 35 points better than midday. Fly 6pm - 10pm if you can. That window has been running at 68%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at SAN. Only 53% 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: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 68%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 33%. That is a 35-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 76 miles away and running 64% today. If your route is available from both airports, SNA is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at SAN
Alaska Airlines is the most reliable carrier at SAN with 30% on-time. Virgin Australia runs 18%. That is a 12-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
Evening vs Midday is a 35-point swing at SAN. The evening block runs at 68%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 49%. Hit 23% around 3pm, peaked at 97% around 12am. Evening is thinning out and improving to 76%. A 74-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (58% vs 68%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
SAN has been bouncing between 40% and 89%. Best day was Sep 6 at 89%. Worst was Sep 4 at 40%. The norm is 58-64%, which is just how SAN runs.
About SAN Delays
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is currently experiencing significant delays with 53% on-time departures and 70% 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.