SAN Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 22%, arrivals better at 67%. Afternoon flights ran 29 points better than late morning. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 61%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at SAN. Only 22% 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: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 61%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 32%. 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 81% today. If your route is available from both airports, SNA is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at SAN
Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier at SAN with 35% on-time. Virgin Australia runs 7%. That is a 28-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
Afternoon vs Late Morning is a 29-point swing at SAN. The afternoon block runs at 61%. 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 37%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 37% to 60%. Currently at 22%, well below the morning numbers. A 53-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 60%, last week 61%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SAN has been bouncing between 47% and 86%. Best day was May 24 at 86%. Worst was Jun 12 at 47%. The norm is 67-73%, which is just how SAN runs. Today's 22% is well below the norm.
About SAN Delays
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is currently experiencing significant delays with 22% on-time departures and 67% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Diego International Airport has averaged 60% 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.