San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso (ELP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso (ELP) effectively runs on two schedules. In February 2026, 96% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 65% — a 31-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (96% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 496 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAT to ELP
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (99% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 11 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft72%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAT to ELP delayed?
- 18% of SAT–ELP 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAT to ELP?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (99% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAT to ELP?
- The scheduled SAT–ELP flight time averages 1h 34m over 496 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SAT to ELP flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 SAT to ELP?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,702 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.