SMF Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 90%, arrivals slightly worse at 86%. Early morning flights ran 37 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from SMF. 90% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 58%. That is a 37-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 76 miles away and running 91% 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 65% on-time. Southwest Airlines runs 58%. That is a 7-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 37-point swing at SMF. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 94%. 6pm is where it broke down, dropping to 41%. A 59-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 78%, last week 80%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SMF has been bouncing between 65% and 93%. Best day was May 31 at 93%. Worst was Jul 31 at 65%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how SMF runs.
About SMF Delays
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is currently running on time with 90% on-time departures and 86% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 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 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.