Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the BUR to SMF route with a 87% on-time rate, compared to Spirit Airlines at 76%. Based on 9,904 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: BUR to SMF
Burbank to Sacramento — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines87%
Spirit Airlines76%
BUR to SMF Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 87% | 1.6% | 51m | 9,904 |
| Spirit AirlinesNKWorst | 76% | 0.0% | 82m | 119 |
Route Overview
86%
Overall On-Time
52m
Avg Delay
1.6%
Cancel Rate
10,023
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.