SMF Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals slightly worse at 75%. Early morning flights ran 37 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SMF. 80% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 84%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 47%. That is a 37-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
SMF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Sacramento International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 37-point swing at SMF. The early morning block runs at 84%. 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 84%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 27%. A 73-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (78% vs 85%). Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
SMF has been bouncing between 39% and 93%. Best day was Apr 5 at 93%. Worst was Feb 19 at 39%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how SMF runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SMF Delays
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 75% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Sacramento International Airport has averaged 78% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) and RNO (Reno Tahoe 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.