Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at SMF?
Sacramento International — Sacramento
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Tight — 14% miss rate
Maybe — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at SMF is tight but doable.
14%
Miss Rate
82%
On-Time Rate
58m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Tight at SMF
Your 75-minute connection at SMF is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 15 minutes late, it could get stressful.
+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 75-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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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