Sacramento (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sacramento (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI) 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, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,442 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SMF to MCI
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (79%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 96% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 7 min |
| Friday | 83% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 92% | 3 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SMF to MCI delayed?
- 13% of SMF–MCI 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SMF to MCI?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (79%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SMF to MCI?
- The scheduled SMF–MCI flight time averages 3h 14m over 1,442 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are SMF to MCI 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 day of the week is most reliable for SMF to MCI?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 96% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 77%.
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Based on 387 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.