SMF Today

Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 68%, arrivals slightly better at 72%. Early morning flights ran 34 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 94%.

What This Means for You

Slower day at SMF. 68% on-time. About 1 in 3 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 94%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 60%. That is a 34-point difference from the same airport on the same day.

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is 112 miles away and running 76% today. If your route is available from both airports, RNO is the better bet right now.

Airline Performance at SMF

China Airlines is the most reliable carrier at SMF with 86% on-time. Southwest Airlines runs 48%. That is a 38-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.

SMF Flight Board

Live departures and arrivals at Sacramento International Airport.

Pick Your Window

Early Morning vs Evening is a 34-point swing at SMF. The early morning block runs at 94%. 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 91%. 7pm is where it broke down, dropping to 55%. Currently at 68%, well below the morning numbers. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.

vs Last Week

Down 6 points from last week (71% vs 77%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.

The Bigger Picture

SMF has been bouncing between 60% and 93%. Best day was Apr 5 at 93%. Worst was Jun 16 at 60%. The norm is 80-86%, which is just how SMF runs. Today's 68% is well below the norm.

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