What's the busiest hour for departures at SMF?

Departures from Sacramento International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 15 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of SMF?

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.4 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from SMF?

Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Sacramento International Airport, with 607 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from SMF?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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SMF Airport - Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento, United States. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 15 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-31. Schedule coverage: 16 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

15 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

1.4 flights/hr

Traffic score

85/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 177.3 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 19:00 local (17.1 flights/hr). Total: 181 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Southwest Airlines (WN) 607
2. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 151
3. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 144
4. United Airlines, (UA) 126
5. American Airlines (AA) 102

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (LAX) 115
2. 🇺🇸 San Diego (SAN) 113
3. 🇺🇸 Seattle (SEA) 91
4. 🇺🇸 Denver (DEN) 77
5. 🇺🇸 Las Vegas (LAS) 74

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at SMF?: Departures from Sacramento International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 15 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of SMF?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.4 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from SMF?: Southwest Airlines (WN) is the largest operator at Sacramento International Airport, with 607 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from SMF?: Los Angeles (LAX) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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