Best Time to Fly PSP to SJC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Springs International → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
198 flights were scheduled from Palm Springs (PSP) to San Jose (SJC) in the last 12 months, and 91.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 13.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (93% on time) and March the worst month (81%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
PSP to SJC on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 91.4% | 71 min | 0.0% | 198 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PSP to SJC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 399 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 9am–10am | 97.9% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 10am–11am | 94.9% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 11am–12pm | 100.0% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.0% | 0.0% | 57 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.2% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 4pm–5pm | 85.3% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PSP to SJC
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 11 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 20 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | Limited data | 3 | ||
| All other days | 88.8% | — | 0.0% | 365 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).