Santa Maria Public/Capt. G. Allan Hancock Field (SMX) Delays and On-Time Departures
Santa Maria, CA · ranked 123rd of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
81.9% of the 509 flights scheduled to depart Santa Maria (SMX) in the last 12 months left on time, 4.5 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 123rd of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 1.0% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Santa Maria (SMX), SkyWest Airlines left on time most often (83.8%).
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (86% on time) and February the worst month (75%).
Best time of day to fly out of Santa Maria (SMX)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.9% | 2.5% | 203 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.7% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.3% | 0.5% | 216 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.9% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.6% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.4% | 0.0% | 46 |
Airlines at SMX ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 83.8% | 84.0% | 1.2% | 405 |
| Allegiant Air | 75.0% | 75.0% | 0.0% | 104 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of SMX
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of SMX
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Santa Maria (SMX)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 89.5% | +11.4 pts | 2.6% | 39 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.2% | -5.9 pts | 0.0% | 36 |
| All other days | 78.1% | — | 1.0% | 521 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at SMX
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Santa Maria (SMX)
Every route from SMX with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMX → Phoenix (PHX) | 84.0% | 1.2% | 405 |