SJC Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals slightly better at 82%. Late morning flights ran 12 points better than midday. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
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: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 84%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 72%. That is a 12-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 29 miles away and running 85% 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
Late Morning vs Midday is a 12-point swing at SJC. The late morning block runs at 84%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 78%. Hit 63% around 5am, peaked at 92% around 5pm. A 29-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 70%, last week 71%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SJC has been bouncing between 62% and 91%. Best day was May 10 at 91%. Worst was Jun 15 at 62%. The norm is 72-78%, 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 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has averaged 70% 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.