St George Regional Airport (SGU): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
St George Regional Airport (SGU) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 96% on-time in September 2024 but sank to 79% in June 2026. Across the year it averages 87% against a national 78%, over roughly 13 departures a day to 6 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 87%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 13 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- 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.
- 97% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 0.1%
- 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 | 86% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 15 min |
| Friday | 86% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 16 min |
Busiest routes from SGU
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGU → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 1,719 | 92% | 6 min |
| SGU → DEN (Denver) | 1,075 | 80% | 22 min |
| SGU → PHX (Phoenix) | 891 | 82% | 16 min |
| SGU → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 704 | 77% | 22 min |
| SGU → LAX (Los Angeles) | 310 | 87% | 10 min |
Where flights into SGU come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → SGU | 1,717 | 90% | 7 min |
| DEN (Denver) → SGU | 1,074 | 78% | 17 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → SGU | 890 | 82% | 14 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → SGU | 703 | 75% | 20 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → SGU | 310 | 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 aircraft21%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather9%
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% | 8 min |
| LAS — Harry Reid International Airport | 112 mi | 76% | 16 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?
- 13% of departures from St George Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 97% of the time at SGU, versus 77% around 10 a.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at SGU?
- In this dataset, June 2026 was the weakest month at SGU, with 79% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at SGU?
- 0.1% of scheduled departures from SGU were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 8,973 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.