Alaska Airlines is the most reliable airline on the SMF to PDX route with a 92% on-time rate, compared to Southwest Airlines at 84%. Based on 568 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SMF to PDX
Sacramento to Portland — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Alaska Airlines92%
SkyWest Airlines88%
Southwest Airlines84%
SMF to PDX Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska AirlinesASBest | 92% | 2.2% | 102m | 568 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 88% | 0.5% | 58m | 1,269 |
| Southwest AirlinesWNWorst | 84% | 0.3% | 51m | 4,723 |
Route Overview
85%
Overall On-Time
55m
Avg Delay
0.5%
Cancel Rate
6,602
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.