SJC Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%. Early morning flights ran 29 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SJC. 80% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 96%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 67%. That is a 29-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
SJC Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 29-point swing at SJC. The early morning block runs at 96%. 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 92%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 37%. Currently at 80%, well below the morning numbers. A 63-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (73% vs 78%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
SJC has been bouncing between 57% and 85%. Best day was Sep 10 at 85%. Worst was Jul 2 at 57%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SJC runs.
About SJC Delays
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 81% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has averaged 73% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose 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 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.