Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at SMF?
Sacramento International — Sacramento
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Risky — 18% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at SMF gives you about a 18% chance of missing your connection.
18%
Miss Rate
82%
On-Time Rate
58m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at SMF
A 60-minute connection at SMF is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 18% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 117 minutes.
+Airport reliability: SMF has a 82% on-time rate — above average
−High average delay: When flights are late at SMF, the average delay is 58 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at SMF
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 117+ minute layovers at SMF
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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