BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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SAN→MSY

San Diego, CA (SAN) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

70.7% of 345 official scheduled SAN-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 15.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.9% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
70.7%arrived on time
15.1%30+ min late
0.9%cancelled
345scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAN to MSY?

Among qualifying SAN-to-MSY departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.9% of 93 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 55.8% across 113 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning12177.7%9.9%0.8%
Late morning9383.9%9.7%1.1%
Afternoon11355.8%21.2%0.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAN to MSY?

Among qualifying SAN-to-MSY weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 52 flights. Thursday was lowest at 58.8% across 51 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5265.4%17.3%1.9%
Tuesday5379.2%9.4%0.0%
Wednesday5286.5%3.8%0.0%
Thursday5158.8%25.5%2.0%
Friday5170.6%13.7%2.0%
Saturday3565.7%20.0%0.0%
Sunday5166.7%17.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SAN to MSY?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SAN-to-MSY airline threshold: 70.7% of 345 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines34570.7%15.1%0.9%

Which month was most reliable for SAN to MSY?

Among qualifying SAN-to-MSY month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 86.7% of 30 flights. August 2025 was lowest at 50.0% across 26 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253063.3%20.0%0.0%
August 20252650.0%30.8%3.8%
September 20252669.2%11.5%0.0%
October 20253164.5%19.4%0.0%
November 20252979.3%10.3%3.4%
December 20253151.6%29.0%0.0%
January 20262781.5%7.4%3.7%
February 20262785.2%3.7%0.0%
March 20263161.3%16.1%0.0%
April 20263086.7%6.7%0.0%
May 20263174.2%16.1%0.0%
June 20262684.6%7.7%0.0%

What drove SAN to MSY delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SAN-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 53.8% of 5,064 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.4%
Late aircraft53.8%
National airspace11.5%
Weather0.0%
Security1.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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