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John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) delays and on-time record

Santa Ana, California KSNA #41 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at SNA.

FAA status
Checking Updated 1 h ago
Weather now
VFR 70°F Observed 1 h ago
Late departures
24.0%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for SNA

We are waiting for the next FAA update. Check your airline for the status of a specific flight.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 h ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at SNA

VFR

70°F21°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
240° 3 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.66 inHg

METARMETAR KSNA 101153Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP041 T02110183 10222 20211 56009

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 1 h ago.

On-time performance at SNA

Based on 11,649 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

24.0%Departures late
21.6%Arrivals late
0.91%Cancelled
18.3 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at SNA
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Southwest Airlines 3,751 23.0% 0.69%
American Airlines 1,767 24.0% 1.75%
United Airlines 1,605 19.6% 0.93%
SkyWest Airlines 1,552 36.9% 1.29%
Delta Air Lines 1,124 21.0% 0.89%
Alaska Airlines 1,115 12.6% 0.36%
Allegiant Air 448 38.6% 1.34%
Frontier Airlines 284 26.4% 1.06%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at SNA

A ground stop holds flights bound for SNA at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Pre-book terminal parking at ocair.com, since structures fill quickly.
  • Use Main Street parking for stays of three or more days.
  • Plan the rideshare walk to Level 3, since drivers cannot wait at the curb.
  • Check your airline's schedule for curfew-affected flights before you book.