SMF Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals slightly better at 78%. Early morning flights ran 46 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SMF. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 51%. That is a 46-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 76 miles away and running 75% today. If your route is available from both airports, OAK is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at SMF
Aeromexico is the most reliable carrier at SMF with 86% on-time. Virgin Atlantic runs 54%. That is a 32-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
SMF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Sacramento International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 46-point swing at SMF. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 89%. Hit 38% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 2am. Currently at 74%, well below the morning numbers. A 62-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 8 points from last week (74% vs 82%). Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SMF has been bouncing between 67% and 92%. Best day was Sep 2 at 92%. Worst was Jun 16 at 67%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how SMF runs.
About SMF Delays
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 78% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Sacramento International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Sacramento International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include OAK (San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport), SFO (San Francisco International Airport) and SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport). When SMF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Sacramento International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.