Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento (SMF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento (SMF) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 209 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,442 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCI to SMF
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 12 min |
| Friday | 73% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCI to SMF delayed?
- 28% of MCI–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCI to SMF?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCI to SMF?
- The scheduled MCI–SMF flight time averages 3h 40m over 1,442 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are MCI to SMF flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MCI to SMF?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 82% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 63%.
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Based on 387 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.