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Route · STS → SAN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Santa Rosa to San Diego

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), STS to SAN (Santa Rosa to San Diego) ranks #3242 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
3,163
Flights
#3242 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Jul 2025 85%

Worst Month

Nov 2024 48%

Distance

508 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 52 17 5 1 OO
Nov 2025 88 20 8 0 OO
Oct 2025 86 16 4 0 OO
Sep 2025 81 22 2 0 OO
Aug 2025 71 16 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 61 9 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 59 18 0 0 OO
May 2025 62 21 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 17 1 1 OO
Mar 2025 54 15 1 1 OO
Feb 2025 44 9 4 0 OO
Jan 2025 53 12 4 1 OO
Dec 2024 68 18 2 2 OO
Nov 2024 79 41 2 0 OO
Oct 2024 79 23 2 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 19 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 14 0 1 OO
Jul 2024 62 18 0 0 OO
Jun 2024 48 12 0 0 OO
May 2024 46 14 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 58 10 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 54 17 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 46 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 51 10 0 0 OO

STS–SAN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (83.0%) · weakest: December (70.8%)

70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.8%

Strongest calendar month

April

83.0% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

70.8% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

36 of 1,484 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,484 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among STS departures

From STS, this corridor sits with 7 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 8 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: San Diego · fleet on-time rank #3879 of 4927.

What the Data Says About STS to SAN

The Santa Rosa to San Diego corridor (STS to SAN) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,163 tracked flights. Late flights run 62.1 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 508-mile route; over the last 24 months, 36 of 1,484 flights were cancelled (2.4%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2025 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Nov 2024 came in at just 48% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, STS–SAN peaks in April at 83.0% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 70.8%, a 12.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does STS to SAN rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, STS to SAN ranks #3242 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from STS to SAN?
Flights from Santa Rosa to San Diego have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 3,163 flights. The average delay is 62.1 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2025 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STS to SAN?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (36 of 1,484 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STS to SAN?
The flight distance from Santa Rosa (STS) to San Diego (SAN) is approximately 508 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from STS to SAN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2025 (85% on-time). The worst was Nov 2024 (48% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using STS–SAN data

STS–SAN is mid-pack at 77.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare STS and SAN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. STS airport
  • If your dates flex, April (83.0% on-time) beats December (70.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.9% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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