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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Houston, TX (HOU) flight delay odds

73.6% of 364 official scheduled SMF-to-HOU flights arrived on time; 8.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.5% 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
73.6%arrived on time
8.8%30+ min late
0.5%cancelled
364scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to HOU?

Among qualifying SMF-to-HOU departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.6% of 97 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 68.1% across 204 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning9786.6%6.2%0.0%
Late morning6371.4%6.3%0.0%
Afternoon20468.1%10.8%1.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to HOU?

Among qualifying SMF-to-HOU weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 80.8% of 52 flights. Friday was lowest at 63.5% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5271.2%13.5%0.0%
Tuesday5373.6%3.8%0.0%
Wednesday5280.8%5.8%0.0%
Thursday5176.5%7.8%0.0%
Friday5263.5%13.5%1.9%
Saturday5278.8%9.6%1.9%
Sunday5271.2%7.7%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to HOU?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SMF-to-HOU airline threshold: 73.6% of 364 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines36473.6%8.8%0.5%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to HOU?

Among qualifying SMF-to-HOU month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 93.3% of 30 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 58.1% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253167.7%12.9%0.0%
August 20253164.5%9.7%0.0%
September 20253093.3%0.0%0.0%
October 20253167.7%3.2%0.0%
November 20252986.2%10.3%3.4%
December 20253158.1%16.1%0.0%
January 20263190.3%6.5%3.2%
February 20262878.6%0.0%0.0%
March 20263180.6%12.9%0.0%
April 20263063.3%10.0%0.0%
May 20263171.0%16.1%0.0%
June 20263063.3%6.7%0.0%

What drove SMF to HOU delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SMF-to-HOU delay category, accounting for 42.2% of 3,157 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline42.2%
Late aircraft41.2%
National airspace16.4%
Weather0.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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