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Route on-time record

SJC to SNA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) to Santa Ana (John Wayne Orange County International Airport). 2,679 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 4270 at 6:30 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

SJC → SNA

San Jose to Santa Ana: 2,679 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

87%

Cancelled

0.9%

avg delay 7 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

97% on time vs 78% 3 to 6 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

87% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 4270

    6:30 AM → 7:55 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 4455; its record covers all of them.

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    99%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 99% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 97% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 78%).

    Moderate track record · 85 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 1866

    10:00 AM → 11:20 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

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  3. #3 · Southwest 4271

    8:00 AM → 9:20 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    2.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (38 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 97% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 78%).
    • Short track record (38 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 38 flights

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  4. #4 · Southwest 2495

    10:45 AM → 12:05 PM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-01.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

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  5. #5 · Southwest 1933

    8:10 AM → 9:35 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 97% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 78%).
    • 85% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

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  6. #6 · Southwest 4272

    9:45 AM → 11:05 AM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (30 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

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  7. #7 · Southwest 2594

    12:05 PM → 1:30 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 4273, 3810, 278; its record covers all of them.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    1.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (103 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 103 flights

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  8. #8 · Southwest 1195

    9:25 AM → 10:50 AM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 510

    3:15 PM → 4:35 PM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1196; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 78% on time; Before 9 AM: 97%).
    • Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 23 flights

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  10. #10 · Southwest 4460

    6:30 PM → 7:55 PM1h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines87%

    2,654 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM97%

    549 flights · avg delay 2 min

  • 9 AM to noon93%

    496 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • Noon to 3 PM87%

    481 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 3 to 6 PM78%

    589 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 6 to 9 PM84%

    564 flights · avg delay 8 min

Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Sunday (83%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
92
F
89
M
89
A
86
M
89
J
84
J
86
A
87
S
87
O
87
N
87
D
86

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft66%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)27%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume6%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

SJC to SNA questions

What time of day is best to fly SJC to SNA?
Before 9 AM: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 78% for departures 3 to 6 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from SJC to SNA?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 87% chance of operating and arriving on time over 2,654 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on SJC to SNA?
June (84% on time); the best was January (92%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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