BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
DelayOddsKnow the route before you book
LGB→SMF

Long Beach, CA (LGB) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) flight delay odds

87.4% of 1,893 official scheduled LGB-to-SMF flights arrived on time; 7.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.3% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
87.4%arrived on time
7.9%30+ min late
0.3%cancelled
1,893scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-4.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LGB to SMF?

Among qualifying LGB-to-SMF departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 96.0% of 378 flights. Evening was lowest at 79.7% across 528 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37896.0%2.6%0.3%
Late morning40893.4%3.2%0.5%
Afternoon57984.5%9.7%0.3%
Evening52879.7%13.3%0.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for LGB to SMF?

Among qualifying LGB-to-SMF weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 93.8% of 273 flights. Sunday was lowest at 83.4% across 259 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday28985.8%9.7%0.0%
Tuesday27791.3%4.0%0.4%
Wednesday27393.8%2.6%1.1%
Thursday29085.9%10.0%0.0%
Friday28484.2%11.6%0.7%
Saturday22187.3%7.7%0.0%
Sunday25983.4%9.3%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for LGB to SMF?

Only Southwest Airlines met the LGB-to-SMF airline threshold: 87.4% of 1,893 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines1,89387.4%7.9%0.3%

Which month was most reliable for LGB to SMF?

Among qualifying LGB-to-SMF month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 93.0% of 142 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 77.5% across 142 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202517185.4%9.9%0.6%
August 202516292.0%6.8%0.0%
September 202515990.6%7.5%0.0%
October 202516387.1%8.6%0.0%
November 202517182.5%9.9%0.6%
December 202517381.5%11.0%2.3%
January 202616291.4%6.2%0.0%
February 202615589.0%5.2%0.0%
March 202614990.6%4.0%0.0%
April 202614293.0%5.6%0.0%
May 202614488.9%5.6%0.0%
June 202614277.5%13.4%0.0%

What drove LGB to SMF delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded LGB-to-SMF delay category, accounting for 82.3% of 11,534 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline9.8%
Late aircraft82.3%
National airspace7.5%
Weather0.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.