SMF (Sacramento) to TUS (Tucson) flights arrive on time 89% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 90%. The average delay is 60 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.SMF → TUS
SMF (Sacramento) to TUS (Tucson)
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This route is usually on time. About 89% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 90% vs SkyWest Airlines at 87%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 90% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 87%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from SMF
82% on timeTSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at TUS
83% on timeWhen flights into TUS are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at TUS: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.