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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Newark, NJ (EWR) flight delay odds

72.8% of 283 official scheduled SMF-to-EWR flights arrived on time; 14.8% 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
72.8%arrived on time
14.8%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
283scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.7%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to EWR?

Only Night met the SMF-to-EWR departure window threshold: 72.8% of 283 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Night28372.8%14.8%1.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to EWR?

Among qualifying SMF-to-EWR weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 80.0% of 40 flights. Friday was lowest at 67.5% across 40 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday4175.6%14.6%2.4%
Tuesday4173.2%7.3%0.0%
Wednesday4067.5%22.5%0.0%
Thursday4080.0%7.5%7.5%
Friday4067.5%12.5%2.5%
Saturday4072.5%20.0%0.0%
Sunday4173.2%19.5%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to EWR?

Only United Airlines met the SMF-to-EWR airline threshold: 72.8% of 283 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines28372.8%14.8%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to EWR?

Among qualifying SMF-to-EWR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 93.5% of 31 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 41.9% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253141.9%32.3%6.5%
August 20253183.9%9.7%0.0%
September 20253076.7%13.3%3.3%
October 20253161.3%19.4%0.0%
November 20253070.0%10.0%0.0%
December 20253174.2%16.1%3.2%
April 20263083.3%13.3%0.0%
May 20263193.5%3.2%0.0%
June 20263066.7%16.7%3.3%

What drove SMF to EWR delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SMF-to-EWR delay category, accounting for 51.3% of 4,189 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline35.0%
Late aircraft51.3%
National airspace12.0%
Weather1.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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