BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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BUR→SMF

Burbank, CA (BUR) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) flight delay odds

84.9% of 2,644 official scheduled BUR-to-SMF flights arrived on time; 8.7% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
84.9%arrived on time
8.7%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
2,644scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-3.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BUR to SMF?

Among qualifying BUR-to-SMF departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 93.0% of 517 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 80.9% across 848 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning51793.0%2.7%2.7%
Late morning49189.2%4.5%2.4%
Afternoon84880.9%12.0%1.5%
Evening78881.3%11.7%1.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for BUR to SMF?

Among qualifying BUR-to-SMF weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 90.5% of 242 flights. Monday was lowest at 79.9% across 423 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday42379.9%12.8%2.4%
Tuesday38687.6%6.5%3.1%
Wednesday37688.8%5.3%2.4%
Thursday42484.2%10.1%0.7%
Friday42083.6%9.5%1.7%
Saturday24290.5%4.5%0.8%
Sunday37382.8%9.9%1.1%

Which airline was most reliable for BUR to SMF?

Only Southwest Airlines met the BUR-to-SMF airline threshold: 84.9% of 2,644 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines2,64484.9%8.7%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for BUR to SMF?

Among qualifying BUR-to-SMF month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 94.1% of 187 flights. October 2025 was lowest at 76.0% across 242 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202523986.6%7.5%2.5%
August 202523186.1%8.2%1.7%
September 202522889.0%6.1%0.4%
October 202524276.0%12.0%2.5%
November 202523580.9%13.6%1.7%
December 202522882.0%7.5%3.9%
January 202618794.1%4.3%0.5%
February 202618287.9%4.9%2.7%
March 202622389.2%5.4%2.7%
April 202622385.7%8.1%1.3%
May 202622585.8%11.1%0.4%
June 202620178.1%14.4%0.5%

What drove BUR to SMF delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BUR-to-SMF delay category, accounting for 74.5% of 19,283 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.4%
Late aircraft74.5%
National airspace4.7%
Weather1.3%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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