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San José Mineta International Airport Again Ranks No. 1 in California for On-Time Performance, Top 10 Globally Among Medium Airports

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San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) continues to lead California in flight reliability, ranking No. 1 in the state and No. 9 globally among medium-sized airports for on-time performance, according to Cirium’s On-time Performance Review 2025.

SJC’s performance places it among the top-performing medium airports worldwide, reinforcing its reputation as the Bay Area’s easiest and most dependable airport. Factors contributing to SJC’s strong reliability include its efficient airfield layout, mild climate, close coordination with airline and federal partners and a passenger-focused operating model.

“SJC’s continued leadership in on-time performance is a testament to the professionalism and collaboration that define our Airport,” said San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire. “Reliability matters to travelers, businesses, and the region’s economy, and this ranking reinforces SJC’s role as a trusted gateway to Silicon Valley.”

“As we prepare to welcome visitors from around the world for major events in 2026 and beyond, being on time is more important than ever,” said San José Mayor Matt Mahan. “SJC’s performance shows that San José knows how to deliver a world-class experience — one that is efficient, dependable and ready for the global spotlight.”

“SJC’s strong on-time performance reflects the dedication of our airport employees and the close coordination among airlines, federal partners and City teams,” said Mookie Patel, director of aviation at San José Mineta International Airport. “SJC remains California’s most dependable airport, delivering the reliable experience our passengers expect.”

SJC serves more than 40 nonstop domestic and international destinations and welcomed nearly 12 million passengers in 2024. The Airport is owned and operated by the City of San José and is a self-supporting enterprise funded by user fees rather than taxpayer dollars.

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 2024, while celebrating 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world, SJC welcomed nearly 12 million passengers and was rated California’s top-performing airport for on-time departures by Cirium. 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. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit flysanjose.com.

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Airport Improvement