SNA Today
Decent day. Departures at 82%. Late morning flights ran 13 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SNA. 82% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 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: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 86%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 73%. That is a 13-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 19 miles away and running 91% today. If your route is available from both airports, LGB 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
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 13-point swing at SNA. The late morning block runs at 86%. 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 85%. Hit 66% around 5pm, peaked at 92% around 11am. A 26-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 77%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
SNA has been bouncing between 62% and 86%. Best day was Jul 4 at 86%. Worst was Jul 12 at 62%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SNA runs.
About SNA Delays
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is currently running on time with 82% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
John Wayne Orange County International Airport has averaged 75% 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 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 LGB (Long Beach International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport) and LAX (Los Angeles 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.