Best Time to Fly LAS to SMF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Harry Reid International → Sacramento International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
4,123 flights were scheduled from Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento (SMF) in the last 12 months, and 78.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 90.3%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 77.4%.
November has been the best month (87% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (73%).
0.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LAS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 90.3% | 84 min | 1.9% | 314 |
| Spirit Airlines | 78.0% | 97 min | 0.8% | 129 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77.5% | 51 min | 0.3% | 3,452 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77.4% | 72 min | 0.9% | 228 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAS to SMF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 9,668 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 98.2% | 0.0% | 218 |
| 6am–7am | 95.4% | 0.2% | 615 |
| 7am–8am | 94.5% | 0.0% | 687 |
| 8am–9am | 93.3% | 0.2% | 542 |
| 9am–10am | 90.0% | 0.5% | 574 |
| 10am–11am | 85.7% | 0.2% | 643 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.5% | 1.4% | 441 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.9% | 0.0% | 534 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.9% | 0.4% | 559 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.5% | 0.5% | 574 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.1% | 0.0% | 561 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.3% | 1.2% | 586 |
| 5pm–6pm | 74.8% | 1.0% | 779 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.8% | 0.8% | 368 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.9% | 0.2% | 923 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.6% | 0.2% | 425 |
| 9pm–10pm | 70.3% | 1.4% | 287 |
| 10pm–11pm | 73.0% | 0.3% | 327 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 25 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAS 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) | 89.1% | +7.1 pts | 0.0% | 184 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.8% | -7.2 pts | 0.6% | 359 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.2% | -6.8 pts | 0.9% | 1,669 |
| All other days | 82.0% | — | 0.3% | 7,456 |
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).