SMF (Sacramento) to ONT (Ontario) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Frontier Airlines at 90%. The average delay is 56 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SMF → ONT
SMF (Sacramento) to ONT (Ontario)
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This route is usually on time. About 87% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
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Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Frontier Airlines leads slightly at 90% vs Southwest Airlines at 87%.
Airline Comparison
Frontier Airlines leads at 90% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 87%.
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Departing from SMF
82% on timeTSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at ONT
82% on timeWhen flights into ONT are late, the average delay is 63 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ONT: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.