How busy is Sacramento International right now?

The TSA wait at SMF is about 11-17 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy SMF is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for SMF?

The FAA airport status for SMF (Sacramento International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. SMF has an on-time departure rate of 82%, with an average delay of 58 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is SMF busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Sacramento International (SMF). TSA wait is currently about 11-17 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time from SMF. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Sacramento International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at SMF. On a typical day, 82% of departures from Sacramento International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 58 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Sacramento International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current SMF delays. Historically, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 58 minutes. About 1.1% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Sacramento International?

When departures at SMF (Sacramento International) are delayed, the average delay is about 58 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time. About 1.1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Sacramento International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At SMF, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 58 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Sacramento International?

SMF is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Sacramento International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including SMF. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

SMF Sacramento Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at SMF?

The TSA wait at SMF is about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (23-29 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Sacramento International

SMF delays today: Sacramento International has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for SMF typically shows an average delay of 58 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 14 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (23-29 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.