SAN Today
Decent day. Departures at 73%, arrivals better at 97%. Midday flights ran 32 points better than early morning. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 94%.
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Through the Day
Morning started OK at 62%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 62% to 88%. Currently at 73%, recovered past the morning. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 8 points from last week (70% vs 78%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Mon 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 66-72%, which is just how SAN runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SAN Delays
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 73% on-time departures and 97% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
San Diego International Airport has averaged 70% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.