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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Dallas, TX (DAL) flight delay odds

73.4% of 661 official scheduled SMF-to-DAL flights arrived on time; 13.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.6% 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
73.4%arrived on time
13.9%30+ min late
0.6%cancelled
661scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.9%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to DAL?

Among qualifying SMF-to-DAL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.5% of 332 flights. Evening was lowest at 48.9% across 47 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning33292.5%1.8%0.6%
Late morning4969.4%14.3%0.0%
Afternoon23351.9%26.6%0.9%
Evening4748.9%36.2%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to DAL?

Among qualifying SMF-to-DAL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 77.9% of 86 flights. Monday was lowest at 69.3% across 101 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10169.3%14.9%1.0%
Tuesday8973.0%13.5%1.1%
Wednesday8677.9%8.1%0.0%
Thursday10075.0%12.0%1.0%
Friday10073.0%13.0%0.0%
Saturday8975.3%18.0%1.1%
Sunday9670.8%17.7%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to DAL?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SMF-to-DAL airline threshold: 73.4% of 661 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines66173.4%13.9%0.6%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to DAL?

Among qualifying SMF-to-DAL month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.0% of 46 flights. June 2026 was lowest at 61.7% across 60 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256271.0%17.7%0.0%
August 20255367.9%13.2%0.0%
September 20255178.4%11.8%0.0%
October 20255673.2%16.1%0.0%
November 20255872.4%13.8%3.4%
December 20256269.4%16.1%0.0%
January 20264178.0%7.3%2.4%
February 20264687.0%6.5%0.0%
March 20265273.1%15.4%0.0%
April 20265882.8%6.9%1.7%
May 20266271.0%14.5%0.0%
June 20266061.7%23.3%0.0%

What drove SMF to DAL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SMF-to-DAL delay category, accounting for 52.7% of 7,588 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.5%
Late aircraft52.7%
National airspace17.0%
Weather1.8%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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