St George Regional Airport (SGU): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
St George Regional Airport (SGU) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 88% of its ~13 daily departures leave on time, 10 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 13 minutes. 1 airlines fly from St. George, UT to 6 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 88%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 13 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from SGU
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 8 a.m.
- 96% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 0.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SGU
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 15 min |
| Friday | 86% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 14 min |
Busiest routes from SGU
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGU → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 1,708 | 93% | 6 min |
| SGU → DEN (Denver) | 1,086 | 80% | 22 min |
| SGU → PHX (Phoenix) | 887 | 83% | 16 min |
| SGU → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 716 | 79% | 19 min |
| SGU → LAX (Los Angeles) | 337 | 87% | 10 min |
Where flights into SGU come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → SGU | 1,708 | 91% | 7 min |
| DEN (Denver) → SGU | 1,086 | 78% | 17 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → SGU | 887 | 83% | 14 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → SGU | 716 | 77% | 18 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → SGU | 337 | 86% | 14 min |
What causes delays at SGU
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing SGU.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near St. George
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDC — Cedar City Regional Airport | 51 mi | 94% | 9 min |
| LAS — Harry Reid International Airport | 112 mi | 77% | 15 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 SGU?
- 12% of departures from St George Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 13 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from SGU?
- Flights scheduled around 8 a.m. depart on time 96% of the time at SGU, versus 81% around 1 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at SGU?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at SGU, with 82% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at SGU?
- 0.2% of scheduled departures from SGU were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 8,456 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.