Best Time to Fly BUR to SMF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → Sacramento International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,609 flights were scheduled from Burbank (BUR) to Sacramento (SMF) in the last 12 months, and 86.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
February has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (82%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
BUR to SMF on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 86.4% | 55 min | 1.6% | 2,609 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to SMF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,441 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 97.4% | 0.6% | 622 |
| 8am–9am | 95.2% | 4.3% | 439 |
| 9am–10am | 91.9% | 1.6% | 363 |
| 10am–11am | 91.9% | 2.5% | 404 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.8% | 1.8% | 273 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.9% | 2.0% | 404 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.0% | 2.3% | 258 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.2% | 1.5% | 343 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.4% | 0.8% | 355 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.4% | 0.9% | 336 |
| 5pm–6pm | 85.7% | 1.3% | 382 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.5% | 0.5% | 401 |
| 7pm–8pm | 82.1% | 0.4% | 465 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.4% | 0.8% | 396 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BUR to SMF
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 82.5% | -4.8 pts | 1.0% | 98 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.8% | -8.5 pts | 3.5% | 200 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.1% | -1.2 pts | 1.6% | 904 |
| All other days | 87.3% | — | 1.4% | 4,239 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).