SAT Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 85%, arrivals slightly worse at 76%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from SAT. 85% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 57%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 67 miles away and running 91% today. If your route is available from both airports, AUS is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at SAT
Alaska Airlines is the most reliable carrier at SAT with 65% on-time. British Airways runs 39%. That is a 26-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
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 Midday is a 38-point swing at SAT. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 85%. 2am is where it broke down, dropping to 0%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 79%. A 100-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (67% vs 74%). Arrivals down 6 points too. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
SAT has been bouncing between 56% and 92%. Best day was Apr 25 at 92%. Worst was May 1 at 56%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how SAT runs.
About SAT Delays
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is currently running on time with 85% on-time departures and 76% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Antonio International Airport has averaged 67% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.