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Flight cancellations hit 4-year high as new data reveals California airports with the most delays

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Edwards, C. (2026, September 30). Flight cancellations hit 4-year high as new data reveals California airports with the most delays. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/30/lifestyle/california-airports-with-the-most-delays-and-flight-cancellations/

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Flight cancellations by U.S.-based airlines have increased 15% this summer compared to last year, reaching a four-year high according to FlightAware data. San Diego International Airport ranked third among the top five U.S. airports with the worst delays, with 33.6% of flights failing to leave on time from Memorial Day to Labor Day. New York’s LaGuardia Airport led in cancellations at 6.5%, followed by Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Department of Transportation announced a new software tool aimed at better anticipating flight delays, which will first be deployed in the Washington, DC area.

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In early 2026, flight cancellations by U.S.-based airlines reached a four-year high, increasing 15% compared to last year. According to FlightAware data, 2% of all domestic flights have been canceled so far in 2026, making it the worst year for flight cancellations since 2022. While California airports did not lead in cancellations, San Diego International Airport (SAN) ranked third among U.S. airports with the most delays, with 33.6% of flights failing to depart on time from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) had the highest percentage of on-time departures at 82%, contrasting SAN's performance. Meanwhile, New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) topped the list for canceled flights this summer with 6.5% of flights being canceled, reflecting a tougher travel experience in East Coast airports compared to others.

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Following a massive communications system outage that caused over 1,000 flights to be canceled earlier this month, new data shows just how bad things have gotten at US airports in 2026. asserted

things → follow → 2026

Cancellations by U.S.-based airlines are up 15% this summer compared with last year, reaching a four-year high, according to new data from FlightAware. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! uncertain

Cancellations → compare → California

Overall, 2% of all flights of US carriers this year have been canceled, putting 2026 on track to have the worst year for flight cancellations since 2022. And while California airports didn’t lead in cancellations, they did rank among the worst for delays. asserted

they → cancel → delays

San Diego International Airport (SAN) came in third among the top five US airports with the worst delays. asserted

Airport → come → delays

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, 33.6% of flights at SAN failed to leave on time. asserted

% → fail → time

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) took the top spot, with 82% of flights leaving on time. asserted

% → take → time

Meanwhile, East Coast flyers had a much rougher time when it came to cancellations. asserted

it → have → cancellations

New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) led the country in canceled flights this summer, with 6.5% of flights canceled. asserted

Airport → lead → flights

Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) followed with 5.8%, while John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) rounded out the top three at 4.2%. The new data comes just days after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Federal Aviation Admission announced the rollout of a new software designed to better anticipate potential flight delays and give airlines and air traffic controllers more information. asserted

Duffy → follow → information

The tool will first be deployed in the Washington, DC area, according to Aero News Network. uncertain

tool → deploy → Network

Flight cancellations hit 4-year high as new data reveals California airports with the most delays

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