San Diego (SAN) to Monterey (MRY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Diego (SAN) to Monterey (MRY) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 91% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 41% — a 50-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 71% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 375 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAN to MRY
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 20 min |
| Friday | 65% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations12%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAN to MRY delayed?
- 29% of SAN–MRY 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAN to MRY?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAN to MRY?
- The scheduled SAN–MRY flight time averages 1h 30m over 375 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are SAN to MRY flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SAN to MRY?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,268 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.