How often are flights delayed at SCK?

35% of departures from Stockton Metropolitan Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 37 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.

How often are flights cancelled at SCK?

0.8% of scheduled departures from SCK were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK): Delays & On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Build in buffer at Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK): only 65% of departures leave on time, 13 points below the US average, and the mean departure delay is 37 minutes. It remains a major gateway for Stockton, CA, with 1 carriers serving 3 nonstop destinations.

Departures on-time: 65%; left <15 min late
Avg dep delay: 37 min
Arrivals on-time: 79%
Cancelled: 0.8%
Destinations: 3; nonstop
Airlines: 1

Monthly on-time trend

Best time of day to depart from SCK

Busiest routes from SCK

Route	Flights/12mo	On-time	Avg delay
SCK → LAS	411	66%	38 min
SCK → PHX	122	67%	29 min

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights delayed at SCK?: 35% of departures from Stockton Metropolitan Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 37 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
How often are flights cancelled at SCK?: 0.8% of scheduled departures from SCK were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.

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Based on 1,060 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.