Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the SMF to LGB route with a 87% on-time rate. Based on 6,754 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SMF to LGB
Sacramento to Long Beach — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines87%
SMF to LGB Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 87% | 0.5% | 48m | 6,754 |
Route Overview
87%
Overall On-Time
49m
Avg Delay
0.5%
Cancel Rate
6,754
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.