Sacramento (SMF) to Orlando (MCO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sacramento (SMF) to Orlando (MCO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 323 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.88
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,408 mi
Best airline from SMF to MCO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 94% | 9 min | 0.0% | 67 |
| Southwest Airlines | 83% | 8 min | 0.0% | 430 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SMF to MCO
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 5 min |
| Thursdaybest | 90% | 10 min |
| Friday | 79% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system24%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SMF to MCO delayed?
- 15% of SMF–MCO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SMF to MCO?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 94%, based on 67 flights. 2 airlines flew SMF–MCO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SMF to MCO?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SMF to MCO?
- The scheduled SMF–MCO flight time averages 5h 5m over 2,408 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are SMF to MCO flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SMF to MCO?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 497 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.