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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Burbank, CA (BUR) flight delay odds

83.4% of 2,644 official scheduled SMF-to-BUR flights arrived on time; 8.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% 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
83.4%arrived on time
8.8%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
2,644scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to BUR?

Among qualifying SMF-to-BUR departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.3% of 630 flights. Evening was lowest at 76.1% across 710 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning63090.3%4.3%2.5%
Late morning50389.9%3.6%3.4%
Afternoon80180.5%9.5%1.6%
Evening71076.1%15.8%0.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to BUR?

Among qualifying SMF-to-BUR weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 241 flights. Sunday was lowest at 79.9% across 373 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday42482.3%10.1%2.6%
Tuesday38685.5%5.7%2.8%
Wednesday37685.6%6.4%2.4%
Thursday42384.6%8.7%0.7%
Friday42180.0%10.9%1.9%
Saturday24188.0%7.9%0.4%
Sunday37379.9%11.3%1.3%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to BUR?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SMF-to-BUR airline threshold: 83.4% of 2,644 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines2,64483.4%8.8%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to BUR?

Among qualifying SMF-to-BUR month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 88.3% of 223 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 76.8% across 228 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202523886.6%6.3%2.1%
August 202523185.7%7.4%1.7%
September 202522885.5%8.3%0.0%
October 202524277.3%12.4%2.9%
November 202523578.7%12.3%2.1%
December 202522876.8%11.0%3.5%
January 202618886.7%6.4%0.5%
February 202618287.9%7.7%2.7%
March 202622382.5%9.4%3.1%
April 202622388.3%5.4%1.3%
May 202622579.6%10.7%0.4%
June 202620188.1%7.5%1.0%

What drove SMF to BUR delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SMF-to-BUR delay category, accounting for 66.5% of 20,012 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.9%
Late aircraft66.5%
National airspace12.0%
Weather1.0%
Security0.6%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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