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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Austin, TX (AUS) flight delay odds

78.4% of 416 official scheduled SMF-to-AUS flights arrived on time; 10.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.2% 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
78.4%arrived on time
10.8%30+ min late
0.2%cancelled
416scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to AUS?

Among qualifying SMF-to-AUS departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 254 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 34.0% across 53 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning25490.2%3.1%0.4%
Late morning9571.6%15.8%0.0%
Afternoon5334.0%37.7%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to AUS?

Among qualifying SMF-to-AUS weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 89.5% of 57 flights. Sunday was lowest at 57.4% across 68 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5780.7%7.0%1.8%
Tuesday5877.6%12.1%0.0%
Wednesday5782.5%14.0%0.0%
Thursday5789.5%5.3%0.0%
Friday5787.7%3.5%0.0%
Saturday6277.4%9.7%0.0%
Sunday6857.4%22.1%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to AUS?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SMF-to-AUS airline threshold: 78.4% of 416 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines41678.4%10.8%0.2%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to AUS?

Among qualifying SMF-to-AUS month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 97.1% of 34 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 56.7% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256275.8%14.5%0.0%
August 20253881.6%7.9%0.0%
September 20253497.1%0.0%0.0%
October 20253582.9%5.7%0.0%
November 20253268.8%18.8%0.0%
December 20253384.8%9.1%3.0%
January 20263281.2%12.5%0.0%
February 20262885.7%7.1%0.0%
March 20263171.0%16.1%0.0%
April 20263086.7%0.0%0.0%
May 20263167.7%12.9%0.0%
June 20263056.7%23.3%0.0%

What drove SMF to AUS delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SMF-to-AUS delay category, accounting for 39.5% of 3,841 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline39.5%
Late aircraft39.3%
National airspace21.2%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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