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

Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) flight delay odds

75.9% of 456 official scheduled CLT-to-SMF flights arrived on time; 14.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.3% 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
75.9%arrived on time
14.9%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
456scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for CLT to SMF?

Among qualifying CLT-to-SMF departure window results, Evening had the highest on-time rate: 77.3% of 362 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 53.3% across 60 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon6053.3%30.0%1.7%
Evening36277.3%13.8%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for CLT to SMF?

Among qualifying CLT-to-SMF weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.2% of 61 flights. Thursday was lowest at 69.2% across 65 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6576.9%16.9%0.0%
Tuesday6770.1%22.4%1.5%
Wednesday6681.8%7.6%1.5%
Thursday6569.2%16.9%1.5%
Friday6671.2%16.7%1.5%
Saturday6185.2%11.5%1.6%
Sunday6677.3%12.1%1.5%

Which airline was most reliable for CLT to SMF?

Only American Airlines met the CLT-to-SMF airline threshold: 75.9% of 456 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines45675.9%14.9%1.3%

Which month was most reliable for CLT to SMF?

Among qualifying CLT-to-SMF month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.3% of 60 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 43.1% across 58 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255843.1%43.1%0.0%
August 20256163.9%21.3%1.6%
September 20256093.3%6.7%0.0%
October 20253686.1%5.6%0.0%
November 20252979.3%13.8%0.0%
December 20253183.9%6.5%0.0%
January 20263177.4%3.2%12.9%
February 20262885.7%10.7%0.0%
March 20263183.9%12.9%0.0%
April 20263080.0%6.7%0.0%
May 20263187.1%3.2%0.0%
June 20263070.0%23.3%3.3%

What drove CLT to SMF delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded CLT-to-SMF delay category, accounting for 62.0% of 7,258 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline26.3%
Late aircraft62.0%
National airspace6.3%
Weather5.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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