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    Ground Delay Program at San Diego International Airport (SAN): Average 37 minutes, up to 1 hour and 11 minutes

    Reason: airport volume

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    Airport Closure at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA): Reopens Nov 08 at 14:15 UTC.

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  • Advisory Coastal Flood Advisory CLD, SAN, SNA

    COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY

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    COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST MONDAY

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Chicago (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 40% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 93 minutes. It was cancelled 2.8% of the time.

On-time arrivals
60.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
2.8%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
93 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
36
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 31%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 30%
  • Air traffic control & airport 20%
  • Extreme weather 19%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 25% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 70 minutes. It was cancelled 3.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
75.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
3.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
70 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
33
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 79%
  • Air traffic control & airport 21%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to Indianapolis (IND)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 35% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 37 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
65.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
37 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
26
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 80%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 17%
  • Air traffic control & airport 3%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Rochester (ROC) to Chicago (MDW)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 12% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 57 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
87.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
57 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
24
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 49%
  • Air traffic control & airport 39%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 12%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to Houston (HOU)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 32% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 46 minutes. It was cancelled 5.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
68.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
5.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
46 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
20
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 89%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 11%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DAL)

Only 18 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
77.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
44 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
18
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 66%
  • Air traffic control & airport 20%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 13%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

St Louis (STL) to Dallas (DAL)

Only 18 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
88.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
84 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
18
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 44%
  • Air traffic control & airport 44%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 12%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Myers (RSW)

Only 16 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
81.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
55 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
16
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 78%
  • Air traffic control & airport 22%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Oakland (OAK) to Santa Ana (SNA)

Only 16 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
93.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
62 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
16
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 91%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 9%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans (MSY)

Only 13 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
84.6%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
49 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
13
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 53%
  • Air traffic control & airport 24%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 23%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Dallas (DAL) to Amarillo (AMA)

Only 13 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
84.6%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
79 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
13
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 69%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 31%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Santa Ana (SNA) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Only 11 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
81.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
77 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
11
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 71%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 25%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 3%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to Baltimore (BWI)

Only 8 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
37 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
8
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 51%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 32%
  • Air traffic control & airport 17%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Nashville (BNA) to Tampa (TPA)

Only 6 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
60.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
16.7%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
34 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
6
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 51%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 49%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Burbank (BUR) to Nashville (BNA)

Only 5 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
5
Scheduled flights in the period

Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando (MCO)

Only 5 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
80.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
42 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
5
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 100%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Austin (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)

Only 4 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
4
Scheduled flights in the period

Dallas (DAL) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Only 4 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
73 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
4
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 85%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 15%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC)

Only 4 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
26 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
4
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 98%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 2%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson (TUS)

Only 3 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
3
Scheduled flights in the period

Austin (AUS) to Nashville (BNA)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
—
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
100.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

Fresno (FAT) to Denver (DEN)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

New Orleans (MSY) to Austin (AUS)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
0.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
141 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 100%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

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On-time arrivals by month
Sep 2025 Aug 2026
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MonthOn timeFlights
September 2025 81.0% 21
October 2025 74.4% 39
November 2025 82.6% 23
December 2025 80.0% 45
January 2026 87.5% 17
February 2026 84.0% 25
March 2026 71.4% 36
April 2026 84.6% 13
May 2026 70.0% 11
June 2026 62.5% 16
July 2026 52.9% 18
August 2026 71.4% 22

Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time data, September 2025 – August 2026. Covers flights operated by reporting U.S. carriers. About our data

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