Oakland (OAK) to Santa Ana (SNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from OAK reach SNA on time 93% of the time, versus 82% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 87% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 371 mi
Best airline from OAK to SNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 8 min | 0.6% | 503 |
| Southwest Airlines | 87% | 7 min | 0.7% | 4,603 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OAK to SNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 6 min |
| Friday | 84% | 9 min |
| Saturdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OAK to SNA delayed?
- 13% of OAK–SNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 7 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OAK to SNA?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 503 flights. 2 airlines flew OAK–SNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OAK to SNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OAK to SNA?
- The scheduled OAK–SNA flight time averages 1h 30m over 371 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are OAK to SNA flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for OAK to SNA?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 5,109 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.