Best Time to Fly SMF to LAS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sacramento International → Harry Reid International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
4,114 flights were scheduled from Sacramento (SMF) to Las Vegas (LAS) in the last 12 months, and 79.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 92.5%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 77.3%.
February has been the best month (86% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (75%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SMF to LAS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 92.5% | 75 min | 1.9% | 313 |
| Spirit Airlines | 85.2% | 60 min | 0.8% | 129 |
| Southwest Airlines | 78.8% | 53 min | 0.4% | 3,444 |
| Frontier Airlines | 77.3% | 73 min | 1.3% | 228 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SMF to LAS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 9,659 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.0% | 0.0% | 546 |
| 6am–7am | 94.7% | 0.0% | 581 |
| 7am–8am | 92.5% | 0.2% | 559 |
| 8am–9am | 93.5% | 0.3% | 682 |
| 9am–10am | 92.0% | 0.2% | 527 |
| 10am–11am | 88.4% | 0.0% | 516 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.8% | 1.0% | 506 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.7% | 0.0% | 561 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.7% | 0.5% | 561 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.6% | 1.7% | 529 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.0% | 0.4% | 789 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.8% | 0.7% | 573 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.0% | 0.3% | 580 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.7% | 1.2% | 506 |
| 7pm–8pm | 76.6% | 1.4% | 740 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.5% | 0.5% | 449 |
| 9pm–10pm | 72.8% | 0.5% | 413 |
| 10pm–11pm | 72.5% | 2.4% | 41 |
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 LAS
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) | 81.0% | -2.2 pts | 0.0% | 184 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.6% | -10.6 pts | 0.8% | 361 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.2% | -6.0 pts | 0.9% | 1,660 |
| All other days | 83.2% | — | 0.4% | 7,454 |
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).