SNA Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 94%, arrivals slightly worse at 87%. Early morning flights ran 33 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from SNA. 94% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 57%. That is a 33-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is 30 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, ONT is the better bet right now.
SNA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 33-point swing at SNA. 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 81%. 4pm is where it broke down, dropping to 54%. Currently at 94%, recovered past the morning. A 46-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (74% vs 78%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
SNA has been bouncing between 59% and 84%. Best day was Apr 7 at 84%. Worst was Apr 12 at 59%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how SNA runs. Today's 94% is a good day by SNA standards.
About SNA Delays
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is currently running on time with 94% on-time departures and 87% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
John Wayne Orange County International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
John Wayne Orange County 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 LGB (Long Beach International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport), LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), BUR (Hollywood Burbank Airport) and SAN (San Diego International Airport). When SNA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from John Wayne Orange County 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.