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Route · SMF → DAL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sacramento to Dallas

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SMF to DAL (Sacramento to Dallas) ranks #3554 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.1%
On-time
+3.1 pts
vs US avg
53 min
Delay when late
2,475
Flights
#3554 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

May 2025 84%

Worst Month

Aug 2025 68%

Distance

1,442 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 19 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 58 14 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 56 14 0 1 WN
Sep 2025 51 11 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 53 17 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 62 16 0 2 WN
Jun 2025 60 19 0 0 WN
May 2025 62 10 3 0 WN
Apr 2025 58 12 0 1 WN
Mar 2025 56 15 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 45 2 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 42 3 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 62 18 0 1 WN
Nov 2024 58 11 0 1 WN
Oct 2024 49 3 0 0 WN
Sep 2024 59 12 0 0 WN
Aug 2024 62 14 0 0 WN
Jul 2024 50 15 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 49 14 0 1 WN
May 2024 32 10 1 0 WN
Apr 2024 34 7 0 1 WN
Mar 2024 35 8 0 1 WN
Jan 2024 33 2 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 42 1 0 0 WN

SMF–DAL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (95.6%) · weakest: June (74.5%)

70%75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 77.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

95.6% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~48 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

74.5% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

8 of 1,230 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

9 of 1,230 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

SMF - Sacramento

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sacramento, CA.

SMF on-time profile

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

DAL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See SMF and DAL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare SMF vs DAL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SMF departures

From SMF, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 35 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (20 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Dallas · fleet on-time rank #2328 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SMF to DAL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Sacramento to Dallas (SMF to DAL) running a 82.1% on-time rate over 2,475 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 53.4 minutes. The 1,442-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.7% of 1,230 flights were cancelled, 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 84% on-time, while Aug 2025 came in at just 68% - a 16-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SMF–DAL peaks in February at 95.6% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~48 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 74.5%, a 21.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SMF to DAL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SMF to DAL ranks #3554 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from SMF to DAL? ▼
Flights from Sacramento to Dallas have a 82.1% on-time rate based on 2,475 flights. The average delay is 53.4 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SMF to DAL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,230 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SMF to DAL? ▼
The flight distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas (DAL) is approximately 1,442 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from SMF to DAL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (84% on-time). The worst was Aug 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SMF Airport

Sacramento
DAL Airport

Dallas
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using SMF–DAL data

SMF–DAL runs 3.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SMF and DAL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SMF airport
  • If your dates flex, February (95.6% on-time) beats June (74.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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