is the most reliable airline on the SMF to PHX route with a 89% on-time rate, compared to Southwest Airlines at 83%. Based on 469 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SMF to PHX
Sacramento to Phoenix — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
89%
American Airlines87%
SkyWest Airlines86%
Southwest Airlines83%
SMF to PHX Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQBest | 89% | 0.5% | 48m | 469 |
| American AirlinesAA | 87% | 0.3% | 124m | 3,690 |
| SkyWest AirlinesOO | 86% | 0.3% | 55m | 1,145 |
| Southwest AirlinesWNWorst | 83% | 0.4% | 49m | 7,444 |
Route Overview
85%
Overall On-Time
72m
Avg Delay
0.3%
Cancel Rate
12,819
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.