Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LAX–SAT. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but May 2026 dropped to 74% — a gap of 18 points. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,211 mi
Best airline from LAX to SAT
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 12 min | 0.0% | 179 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 87% | 10 min | 0.3% | 1,221 |
| Spirit Airlines | 87% | 11 min | 1.6% | 514 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 13 min | 0.6% | 1,426 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 13 min | 0.0% | 779 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to SAT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 84% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to SAT delayed?
- 16% of LAX–SAT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to SAT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 179 flights. 5 airlines flew LAX–SAT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to SAT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to SAT?
- The scheduled LAX–SAT flight time averages 2h 53m over 1,211 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are LAX to SAT flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAX to SAT?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,119 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.