SAT Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 67%, arrivals better at 84%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SAT. 67% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 85%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 82%. That is a 3-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 67 miles away and running 76% today. If your route is available from both airports, AUS is the better bet right now.
SAT Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at San Antonio International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 3-point swing at SAT. The early morning block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 86%. Hit 0% around 4am, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 67%, well below the morning numbers. A 100-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 82%, last week 84%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SAT has been bouncing between 67% and 92%. Best day was Sep 7 at 92%. Worst was Jun 20 at 67%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how SAT runs. Today's 67% is well below the norm.
About SAT Delays
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 67% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Antonio International Airport has averaged 82% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
San Antonio 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 AUS (Austin Bergstrom International Airport) and GRK (Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield). When SAT is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from San Antonio 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.