SJC Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals better at 88%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SJC. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 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 90%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 70%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 29 miles away and running 89% today. If your route is available from both airports, OAK is the better bet right now.
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 Midday is a 20-point swing at SJC. The early morning block runs at 90%. 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 82%. Hit 25% around 11pm, peaked at 91% around 7am. A 66-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points better on departures (72% vs 69%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
SJC has been bouncing between 57% and 91%. Best day was May 10 at 91%. Worst was Jul 2 at 57%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SJC runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SJC Delays
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has averaged 72% 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.