San Diego International Airport (SAN) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 9,552

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 4.76%

In July 2025, San Diego International Airport handled 9,552 departures, a 4.76% year-over-year increase as carriers fine-tuned summer schedules and capacity. The airport’s demand remained firm across key U.S. markets, supporting steady flows without major structural change.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 63.51%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 3.49%

Cancelled Flights: 84

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −51.72%

Departure OTP reached 63.51% (+3.49% YoY), and cancellations fell to 84 (−51.72% YoY). Delays still cluster around peak hours and day-of-operations constraints; travelers should allow buffer time and monitor real-time gate updates.

Airlines Serving SAN

San Diego International Airport is served by a broad mix of U.S. network and low-cost carriers. With 9,552 July departures and dense domestic coverage, the schedule offers frequent options, plus select cross-border links to Mexico and Canada for additional connectivity.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at San Diego International Airport should remain broadly stable with departure OTP near current levels; weekend peaks may bring brief queues and minor delays. Passengers are advised to choose morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and keep notifications on for gate or weather changes.