Best Time to Fly SMF to DFW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sacramento International → Dallas/Fort Worth International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,631 flights were scheduled from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in the last 12 months, and 80.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
American Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
February has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (76%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SMF to DFW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.6% | 96 min | 2.6% | 1,631 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SMF to DFW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,402 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 1am–2am | Limited data | 18 | |
| 5am–6am | 86.8% | 0.7% | 139 |
| 6am–7am | 89.0% | 2.5% | 692 |
| 7am–8am | 77.7% | 1.5% | 337 |
| 8am–9am | 89.9% | 3.1% | 289 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 10am–11am | 75.0% | 0.8% | 127 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.3% | 2.1% | 583 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 69.2% | 2.0% | 651 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.8% | 10.8% | 37 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 18 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11pm–12am | 77.3% | 3.4% | 444 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SMF to DFW
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) | 87.5% | +6.1 pts | 0.0% | 64 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.9% | +0.5 pts | 2.8% | 143 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.9% | -9.5 pts | 1.7% | 638 |
| All other days | 81.4% | — | 2.5% | 2,557 |
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).