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

Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) flight delay odds

72.0% of 364 official scheduled SBA-to-DFW flights arrived on time; 14.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.9% 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
72.0%arrived on time
14.6%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
364scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+29.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SBA to DFW?

Only Afternoon met the SBA-to-DFW departure window threshold: 72.0% of 364 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Afternoon36472.0%14.6%1.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for SBA to DFW?

Among qualifying SBA-to-DFW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.6% of 52 flights. Saturday was lowest at 61.5% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5269.2%19.2%0.0%
Tuesday5375.5%3.8%5.7%
Wednesday5284.6%11.5%0.0%
Thursday5172.5%11.8%0.0%
Friday5276.9%11.5%1.9%
Saturday5261.5%23.1%3.8%
Sunday5263.5%21.2%1.9%

Which airline was most reliable for SBA to DFW?

Among qualifying SBA-to-DFW airline results, Envoy Air had the highest on-time rate: 86.5% of 37 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 70.3% across 327 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines32770.3%16.2%1.5%
Envoy Air3786.5%0.0%5.4%

Which month was most reliable for SBA to DFW?

Among qualifying SBA-to-DFW month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.3% of 28 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 45.2% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253164.5%25.8%3.2%
August 20253151.6%19.4%3.2%
September 20253076.7%16.7%3.3%
October 20253174.2%16.1%0.0%
November 20252979.3%17.2%0.0%
December 20253145.2%29.0%0.0%
January 20263177.4%9.7%6.5%
February 20262889.3%3.6%0.0%
March 20263174.2%6.5%0.0%
April 20263086.7%3.3%3.3%
May 20263177.4%3.2%3.2%
June 20263070.0%23.3%0.0%

What drove SBA to DFW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SBA-to-DFW delay category, accounting for 43.8% of 13,170 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline43.8%
Late aircraft28.9%
National airspace4.9%
Weather22.2%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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