BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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LAX→SBA

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) flight delay odds

87.5% of 687 official scheduled LAX-to-SBA flights arrived on time; 7.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.3% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
87.5%arrived on time
7.3%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
687scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to SBA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-SBA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 97.6% of 41 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 85.3% across 286 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning4197.6%2.4%0.0%
Afternoon28685.3%8.4%2.1%
Night36088.1%6.9%0.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to SBA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-SBA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 95.9% of 97 flights. Sunday was lowest at 82.2% across 101 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10287.3%5.9%1.0%
Tuesday9391.4%5.4%2.2%
Wednesday9795.9%3.1%0.0%
Thursday10184.2%7.9%3.0%
Friday10188.1%7.9%1.0%
Saturday9283.7%9.8%2.2%
Sunday10182.2%10.9%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to SBA?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the LAX-to-SBA airline threshold: 87.5% of 687 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines68787.5%7.3%1.3%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to SBA?

Among qualifying LAX-to-SBA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 93.2% of 59 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 73.6% across 53 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256190.2%1.6%3.3%
August 20256283.9%8.1%0.0%
September 20255983.1%13.6%0.0%
October 20255692.9%3.6%0.0%
November 20255373.6%13.2%5.7%
December 20254678.3%17.4%4.3%
January 20266288.7%3.2%3.2%
February 20265492.6%7.4%0.0%
March 20265490.7%7.4%0.0%
April 20265993.2%5.1%0.0%
May 20266190.2%3.3%0.0%
June 20266090.0%6.7%0.0%

What drove LAX to SBA delay minutes?

Weather was the largest recorded LAX-to-SBA delay category, accounting for 35.5% of 7,967 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.1%
Late aircraft17.1%
National airspace13.3%
Weather35.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.