SNA Today
Rough day. Departures at 60%. Early morning flights ran 30 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SNA. 60% on-time. About 1 in 3 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 88%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 58%. That is a 30-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 19 miles away and running 78% 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 Evening is a 30-point swing at SNA. 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
Morning held up fine at 82%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 36%. Currently at 60%, well below the morning numbers. A 58-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (65% vs 69%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Sun was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
SNA has been bouncing between 59% and 85%. Best day was May 25 at 85%. Worst was Apr 12 at 59%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how SNA runs. Today's 60% is well below the norm.
About SNA Delays
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 60% on-time departures and 60% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
John Wayne Orange County International Airport has averaged 65% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.