Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to SAT (San Antonio)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to SAT route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to SAT?

About 15% of flights from LAX to SAT experience delays. 85% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on LAX to SAT flights?

When flights from LAX to SAT are delayed, the average delay is approximately 69 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a LAX to SAT flight?

With 85% of LAX to SAT flights arriving on time and an average delay of 69 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at SAT is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

LAX → SAT

LAX (Los Angeles) to SAT (San Antonio)

LAX (Los Angeles) to SAT (San Antonio) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 69 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 88% vs 78% on time.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 88% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 78%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAX

82% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at SAT

81% on time

When flights into SAT are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at SAT: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.