How busy is San Antonio International right now?

The TSA wait at SAT is about 10-16 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy SAT is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for SAT?

The FAA airport status for SAT (San Antonio International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. SAT has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 67 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is SAT busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at San Antonio International (SAT). TSA wait is currently about 10-16 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from SAT. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is San Antonio International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at SAT. On a typical day, 81% of departures from San Antonio International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 67 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at San Antonio International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current SAT delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes. About 1.5% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at San Antonio International?

When departures at SAT (San Antonio International) are delayed, the average delay is about 67 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1.5% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at San Antonio International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At SAT, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at San Antonio International?

SAT is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from San Antonio International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including SAT. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

SAT San Antonio Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at SAT?

The TSA wait at SAT is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

San Antonio International

SAT delays today: San Antonio International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for SAT typically shows an average delay of 67 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 15 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.