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

Phoenix, AZ (PHX) to Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) flight delay odds

79.5% of 1,432 official scheduled PHX-to-SBA flights arrived on time; 12.4% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
79.5%arrived on time
12.4%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
1,432scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+9.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PHX to SBA?

Among qualifying PHX-to-SBA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 93.0% of 172 flights. Evening was lowest at 71.5% across 263 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning17293.0%4.1%1.2%
Late morning37780.9%10.1%1.3%
Afternoon48279.0%13.1%1.0%
Evening26371.5%19.4%1.5%
Night13876.1%13.8%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for PHX to SBA?

Among qualifying PHX-to-SBA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.6% of 188 flights. Friday was lowest at 73.2% across 205 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday21479.4%12.6%1.4%
Tuesday18884.6%8.0%2.1%
Wednesday19284.4%11.5%0.5%
Thursday21283.0%11.3%0.5%
Friday20573.2%16.6%1.5%
Saturday19379.3%11.4%2.1%
Sunday22874.1%14.9%0.9%

Which airline was most reliable for PHX to SBA?

Among qualifying PHX-to-SBA airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 84.4% of 359 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 76.1% across 677 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines67776.1%14.5%1.2%
SkyWest Airlines38480.7%12.0%1.6%
Envoy Air35984.4%9.2%1.1%
Southwest Airlines1291.7%8.3%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for PHX to SBA?

Among qualifying PHX-to-SBA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.3% of 118 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 65.6% across 122 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512265.6%19.7%3.3%
August 202510080.0%11.0%0.0%
September 20259080.0%13.3%2.2%
October 202513283.3%10.6%0.0%
November 202513076.9%12.3%3.1%
December 202512479.8%12.9%0.8%
January 202612881.2%10.2%4.7%
February 202610782.2%9.3%0.0%
March 202614680.8%13.0%0.7%
April 202611887.3%7.6%0.0%
May 202611681.9%10.3%0.0%
June 202611975.6%18.5%0.0%

What drove PHX to SBA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded PHX-to-SBA delay category, accounting for 47.7% of 22,458 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline47.7%
Late aircraft35.7%
National airspace11.3%
Weather5.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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