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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

SAN → SJC

San Diego to San Jose: 4,980 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

78%

Cancelled

0.9%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

93% on time vs 69% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

81% 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 3093

    6:45 AM → 8:15 AM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2628; its record covers all of them.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Moderate track record · 87 flights

    Find Southwest 3093 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 3118

    8:05 AM → 9:35 AM1h 30m nonstop

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

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (54 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 54 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Limited track record · 54 flights

    Find Southwest 3118 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 3359 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:10 AM → 9:58 AM1h 44m nonstop

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

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (279 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.

    Strong track record · 279 flights

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  4. #4 · Southwest 879

    8:15 AM → 9:50 AM1h 35m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (28 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 93% on time; After 9 PM: 69%).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (28 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 28 flights

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  5. #5 · Southwest 3366

    9:30 AM → 11:00 AM1h 30m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (46 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 46 flights

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  6. #6 · SkyWest 3014 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    3:58 PM → 5:38 PM1h 40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-21.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 32 flights

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  7. #7 · Southwest 777

    11:30 AM → 1:05 PM1h 35m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-27.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (16 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (16 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 16 flights

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  8. #8 · SkyWest 3015 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:25 AM → 12:03 PM1h 38m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    4.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (46 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 4.2% of the time (2 of 48).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • Short track record (46 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 46 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 2742

    10:00 AM → 11:35 AM1h 35m nonstop

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

    82%

    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).
    • Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
    • 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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  10. #10 · SkyWest 3498 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:04 PM → 6:45 PM1h 37m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (257 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 257 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)81%

    1,170 flights · 82% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

  • Southwest Airlines77%

    3,748 flights · 77% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel

  • Spirit Airlines76%

    43 flights · 72% on time as flown · 0.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM93%

    959 flights · avg delay 3 min

  • 9 AM to noon84%

    836 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM73%

    988 flights · avg delay 15 min

  • 3 to 6 PM71%

    978 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 6 to 9 PM73%

    985 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • After 9 PM69%

    234 flights · avg delay 15 min

Best day: Tuesday (86%). Worst: Friday (72%).

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