Eugene (EUG) to Sacramento (SMF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Eugene (EUG) to Sacramento (SMF) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 74% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 91% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 91%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 384 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EUG to SMF
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 92% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 94% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 9 min |
| Friday | 87% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EUG to SMF delayed?
- 10% of EUG–SMF flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 7 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EUG to SMF?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EUG to SMF?
- The scheduled EUG–SMF flight time averages 1h 24m over 384 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are EUG to SMF flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from EUG to SMF?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 727 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.