SNA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for SNA.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 79%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 59%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 19 miles away and running 88% 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
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 20-point swing at SNA. The early morning block runs at 79%. 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 71%, last week 70%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SNA has been bouncing between 61% and 86%. Best day was Jul 4 at 86%. Worst was Jun 14 at 61%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SNA runs.
About SNA Delays
John Wayne Orange County International Airport has averaged 71% 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.