SJC Today
Rough day. Departures at 64%, arrivals worse at 33%. Late morning flights ran 39 points better than early morning. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 39-point swing at SJC. The late morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 61%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 61% to 84%. A 46-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (69% vs 76%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SJC has been bouncing between 63% and 85%. Best day was Feb 28 at 85%. Worst was Feb 18 at 63%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how SJC runs.
About SJC Delays
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 64% on-time departures and 33% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has averaged 69% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose 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 OAK (San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport), SFO (San Francisco International Airport) and SMF (Sacramento International Airport). When SJC is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose 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.