San Antonio International Airport (SAT) delays and on-time record

San Antonio, Texas KSAT #44 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 SAT.

FAA status: No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
Weather now: VFR 89°F Observed 1 h ago
Late departures: 24.9%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for SAT

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at SAT right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 4 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at SAT

VFR

89°F32°C

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

Wind: 140° 16 mph, gusts 24
Visibility: 10+ mi
Clouds: FEW 6,500 ft, FEW 25,000 ft
Ceiling: None
Pressure: 30.00 inHg

METARMETAR KSAT 112051Z 14014G21KT 10SM FEW065 FEW250 32/16 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 15026/2015 SLP140 T03170161 56027 $

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

On-time performance at SAT

Based on 10,349 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

24.9%Departures late

29.7%Arrivals late

1.29%Cancelled

19.8 minAverage departure delay

On-time performance by airline at SAT
Airline	Departures	Late	Cancelled
Southwest Airlines	3,962	32.1%	0.53%
American Airlines	1,864	24.6%	2.63%
Delta Air Lines	1,816	17.5%	2.15%
United Airlines	1,406	15.6%	0.71%
Envoy Air	529	24.8%	2.65%
SkyWest Airlines	392	15.6%	1.28%
Frontier Airlines	204	33.3%	0.49%
Alaska Airlines	171	24.6%	0.00%

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 SAT

A ground stop holds flights bound for SAT 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

Long-term parking is the best value, even after the November 1 increase.
Check your departing terminal before you leave, since the two terminals are not connected.
If you are waiting for a passenger, use the cell phone waiting lot rather than the curb.
Use the Airport Ambassadors, who wear cowboy hats, for free help with directions and ground transportation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there discounts for military plate holders at SAT?

Yes. Texas disabled veteran and military plate holders who enroll can get complimentary parking up to 30 days in the Economy lots, a 50 percent discount in the long-term garage, and a 25 percent discount in the short-term garage.