SJC Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for SJC.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 88%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 66%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 29 miles away and running 100% 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 Afternoon is a 22-point swing at SJC. The early morning block runs at 88%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 73%, last week 73%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sat 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 72-78%, which is just how SJC runs.
About SJC Delays
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 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.