Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 2 airlines flying 12 departures a day to 6 destinations, with cancellations at 1.7%.
- Departures on-time
- 80%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 19 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from SAF
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 10 a.m.
- 87% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.7%
- 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 | 75% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from SAF
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAF → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,762 | 77% | 21 min |
| SAF → DEN (Denver) | 1,653 | 80% | 17 min |
| SAF → PHX (Phoenix) | 516 | 76% | 20 min |
| SAF → LAX (Los Angeles) | 298 | 77% | 20 min |
| SAF → ORD (Chicago) | 106 | 61% | 39 min |
Where flights into SAF come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → SAF | 1,764 | 76% | 18 min |
| DEN (Denver) → SAF | 1,653 | 80% | 16 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → SAF | 514 | 80% | 17 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → SAF | 298 | 79% | 17 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → SAF | 107 | 52% | 64 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 aircraft24%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather17%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 10 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?
- 1.7% of scheduled departures from SAF were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 8,184 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.