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San José Mineta International Airport Ranked Sixth in Report for On-Time Performance, Achieved a Top 10 Global Ranking of Medium Airports
SJC had the best flight departure on-time performance in California
San José, Calif. – In the 2024 On-Time Performance Review just released by Cirium, the aviation analytics company, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) ranked sixth globally for on-time performance (OTP) in the medium airport category, making SJC the top-performing airport in California. Of the 106,655 SJC flight departures tracked for the report, 84.74% departed on time.
“This report highlights what those of us here in Silicon Valley have always known: SJC is the region’s most convenient and reliable airport,” said San José Mayor Matt Mahan. “Having Cirium’s independent research validate this is a great way to kick off 2025, especially as we prepare to host thousands of people in 2026 for the Super Bowl and World Cup events. I want to thank the SJC team for consistently raising the bar to provide the best service to our residents and visitors alike.”
“When travelers choose SJC, they are choosing an airport that delivers on its ‘Fly Simple’ ethos. This new data shows SJC is a leader in Northern California and also across the globe,” said San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire. “At a time when air travel is becoming more stressful and airports more congested, SJC continues to provide passengers with ease and dependability they have come to count on.”
“The team here at SJC is proud to be named a top 10 medium airport in the 2024 Cirium On-time Performance Review of airlines and airports,” said Mookie Patel, Director of Aviation, San José Mineta International Airport. “In November 2023, SJC was named the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal, excelling in reliability, value and convenience. Today, we celebrate yet another reliability accolade. This news underscores what frequent SJC travelers are already aware of. We are delighted to be recognized among 19 of our peer airports in such locales as Houston, Osaka and Rio de Janeiro.”
In Cirium’s study, an on-time departure is the percentage of completed flights that departed from the gate on time. On time is defined as departing within 15 minutes of the scheduled departing time. The on-time departure ranking is used to determine the top performing airports.
About San José Mineta International Airport (SJC): Fly Simple
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José – the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self‐supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José. In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024, SJC is celebrating 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit flysanjose.com.
About Cirium
Cirium® is the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. Equipping airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth.
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