United Airlines is the most reliable airline on the SMF to IAD route with a 90% on-time rate. Based on 1,146 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SMF to IAD
Sacramento to Washington — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
United Airlines90%
SMF to IAD Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United AirlinesUABest | 90% | 1.7% | 48m | 1,146 |
Route Overview
90%
Overall On-Time
49m
Avg Delay
1.7%
Cancel Rate
1,146
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.