Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, NM is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 80% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 3 airlines flying 11 departures a day to 6 destinations, with cancellations at 1.6%.
- Departures on-time
- 80%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 19 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from SAF
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 87% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.6%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SAF
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from SAF
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,757 | 77% | 21 min |
| SAF → DEN (Denver) | 1,591 | 80% | 18 min |
| SAF → PHX (Phoenix) | 516 | 76% | 19 min |
| SAF → LAX (Los Angeles) | 238 | 80% | 18 min |
Where flights into SAF come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → SAF | 1,760 | 76% | 17 min |
| DEN (Denver) → SAF | 1,591 | 79% | 16 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → SAF | 514 | 81% | 15 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → SAF | 238 | 79% | 18 min |
What causes delays at SAF
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing SAF.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather18%
Alternative airports near Santa Fe
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ — Albuquerque International Sunport | 49 mi | 83% | 13 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at SAF?
- 20% of departures from Santa Fe Municipal Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 19 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from SAF?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 87% of the time at SAF, versus 67% around 4 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at SAF?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at SAF, with 71% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at SAF?
- 1.6% of scheduled departures from SAF were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 7,687 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.