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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Charlotte, NC (CLT) flight delay odds

87.1% of 456 official scheduled SMF-to-CLT flights arrived on time; 6.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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
87.1%arrived on time
6.6%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
456scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-1.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to CLT?

Among qualifying SMF-to-CLT departure window results, Night had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 359 flights. Early morning was lowest at 82.8% across 64 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning6482.8%12.5%0.0%
Night35986.9%5.8%1.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to CLT?

Among qualifying SMF-to-CLT weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 92.4% of 66 flights. Saturday was lowest at 83.6% across 61 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6584.6%6.2%1.5%
Tuesday6789.6%3.0%1.5%
Wednesday6692.4%6.1%1.5%
Thursday6586.2%7.7%1.5%
Friday6686.4%3.0%1.5%
Saturday6183.6%11.5%1.6%
Sunday6686.4%9.1%1.5%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to CLT?

Only American Airlines met the SMF-to-CLT airline threshold: 87.1% of 456 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines45687.1%6.6%1.5%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to CLT?

Among qualifying SMF-to-CLT month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 97.2% of 36 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 70.0% across 30 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255882.8%12.1%0.0%
August 20256186.9%8.2%1.6%
September 20256093.3%6.7%0.0%
October 20253697.2%0.0%0.0%
November 20252996.6%0.0%0.0%
December 20253196.8%3.2%0.0%
January 20263180.6%3.2%16.1%
February 20262889.3%0.0%0.0%
March 20263180.6%12.9%0.0%
April 20263076.7%6.7%0.0%
May 20263190.3%3.2%0.0%
June 20263070.0%16.7%3.3%

What drove SMF to CLT delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SMF-to-CLT delay category, accounting for 68.3% of 6,097 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline68.3%
Late aircraft26.3%
National airspace4.2%
Weather0.9%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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