San Jose (SJC) to Palm Springs (PSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Jose (SJC) to Palm Springs (PSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 208 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 390 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SJC to PSP
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 11 min |
| Friday | 81% | 11 min |
| Saturdaybest | 93% | 3 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft71%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SJC to PSP delayed?
- 18% of SJC–PSP 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SJC to PSP?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SJC to PSP?
- The scheduled SJC–PSP flight time averages 1h 26m over 390 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SJC to PSP flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 SJC to PSP?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 75%.
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Based on 445 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.