San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans (MSY): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans (MSY) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 346 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 495 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SAT to MSY
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 89% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 8 min |
| Friday | 86% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft62%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SAT to MSY delayed?
- 15% of SAT–MSY 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 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SAT to MSY?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SAT to MSY?
- The scheduled SAT–MSY flight time averages 1h 26m over 495 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are SAT to MSY 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 MSY?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 782 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.