Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland (OAK) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 71% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (94% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 6.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 371 mi
Best airline from SNA to OAK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlinesmost reliable | 89% | 8 min | 0.6% | 474 |
| Southwest Airlines | 86% | 8 min | 0.9% | 4,836 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SNA to OAK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (99% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 7 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft69%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SNA to OAK delayed?
- 14% of SNA–OAK 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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SNA to OAK?
- Spirit Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 474 flights. 2 airlines flew SNA–OAK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SNA to OAK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (99% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SNA to OAK?
- The scheduled SNA–OAK flight time averages 1h 28m over 371 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are SNA to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 SNA to OAK?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,310 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.