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

Houston, TX (HOU) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) flight delay odds

76.6% of 364 official scheduled HOU-to-SMF flights arrived on time; 14.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.0% 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
76.6%arrived on time
14.3%30+ min late
0.0%cancelled
364scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HOU to SMF?

Among qualifying HOU-to-SMF departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.4% of 79 flights. Evening was lowest at 59.3% across 59 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning7792.2%3.9%0.0%
Late morning7992.4%2.5%0.0%
Afternoon12175.2%15.7%0.0%
Evening5959.3%23.7%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for HOU to SMF?

Among qualifying HOU-to-SMF weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 52 flights. Saturday was lowest at 67.3% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5273.1%17.3%0.0%
Tuesday5384.9%7.5%0.0%
Wednesday5286.5%7.7%0.0%
Thursday5170.6%15.7%0.0%
Friday5276.9%17.3%0.0%
Saturday5267.3%21.2%0.0%
Sunday5276.9%13.5%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for HOU to SMF?

Only Southwest Airlines met the HOU-to-SMF airline threshold: 76.6% of 364 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines36476.6%14.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for HOU to SMF?

Among qualifying HOU-to-SMF month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 100.0% of 28 flights. April 2026 was lowest at 53.3% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253158.1%22.6%0.0%
August 20253190.3%6.5%0.0%
September 20253093.3%0.0%0.0%
October 20253183.9%12.9%0.0%
November 20252982.8%13.8%0.0%
December 20253183.9%12.9%0.0%
January 20263183.9%3.2%0.0%
February 202628100.0%0.0%0.0%
March 20263164.5%22.6%0.0%
April 20263053.3%23.3%0.0%
May 20263154.8%32.3%0.0%
June 20263073.3%20.0%0.0%

What drove HOU to SMF delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded HOU-to-SMF delay category, accounting for 44.6% of 4,071 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline44.6%
Late aircraft40.7%
National airspace13.6%
Weather1.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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