Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the SMF to BUR route with a 86% on-time rate, compared to Spirit Airlines at 78%. Based on 9,905 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SMF to BUR
Sacramento to Burbank — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines86%
Spirit Airlines78%
SMF to BUR Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 86% | 1.5% | 52m | 9,905 |
| Spirit AirlinesNKWorst | 78% | 1.2% | 57m | 119 |
Route Overview
86%
Overall On-Time
52m
Avg Delay
1.5%
Cancel Rate
10,024
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.