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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) flight delay odds

91.0% of 1,009 official scheduled SMF-to-ATL flights arrived on time; 4.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% 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
91.0%arrived on time
4.5%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
1,009scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-6.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to ATL?

Among qualifying SMF-to-ATL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.6% of 365 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 88.2% across 364 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36592.6%4.1%0.8%
Afternoon36488.2%5.8%2.2%
Night28092.5%3.2%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to ATL?

Among qualifying SMF-to-ATL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 98.0% of 149 flights. Sunday was lowest at 85.2% across 149 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15188.1%4.6%4.0%
Tuesday15490.9%5.2%0.0%
Wednesday14998.0%0.0%0.0%
Thursday14896.6%2.0%0.0%
Friday15087.3%7.3%1.3%
Saturday10890.7%7.4%1.9%
Sunday14985.2%5.4%2.7%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to ATL?

Only Delta Air Lines met the SMF-to-ATL airline threshold: 91.0% of 1,009 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,00991.0%4.5%1.4%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to ATL?

Among qualifying SMF-to-ATL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 97.4% of 77 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 82.0% across 89 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20258885.2%5.7%0.0%
August 20258289.0%6.1%1.2%
September 20257797.4%1.3%1.3%
October 20258590.6%8.2%0.0%
November 20257790.9%5.2%2.6%
December 20258884.1%9.1%3.4%
January 20268695.3%0.0%2.3%
February 20267894.9%3.8%0.0%
March 20268982.0%6.7%4.5%
April 20268696.5%2.3%1.2%
May 20268793.1%2.3%0.0%
June 20268694.2%2.3%0.0%

What drove SMF to ATL delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SMF-to-ATL delay category, accounting for 66.3% of 6,593 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline66.3%
Late aircraft24.4%
National airspace9.3%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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