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

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

87.8% of 687 official scheduled SBA-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 6.4% 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 SIGNALLower disruption
87.8%arrived on time
6.4%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 late4.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-1.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SBA to LAX?

Among qualifying SBA-to-LAX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.4% of 365 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 80.8% across 167 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36590.4%5.8%0.8%
Afternoon16780.8%7.2%2.4%
Evening15589.0%7.1%1.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for SBA to LAX?

Among qualifying SBA-to-LAX weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 90.7% of 97 flights. Saturday was lowest at 83.7% across 92 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10287.3%6.9%1.0%
Tuesday9388.2%4.3%1.1%
Wednesday9790.7%6.2%1.0%
Thursday10188.1%5.0%2.0%
Friday10189.1%4.0%2.0%
Saturday9283.7%9.8%1.1%
Sunday10187.1%8.9%1.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SBA to LAX?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the SBA-to-LAX airline threshold: 87.8% of 687 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines68787.8%6.4%1.3%

Which month was most reliable for SBA to LAX?

Among qualifying SBA-to-LAX month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 98.1% of 54 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 65.2% across 46 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256186.9%4.9%3.3%
August 20256287.1%4.8%0.0%
September 20255984.7%6.8%0.0%
October 20255691.1%7.1%0.0%
November 20255373.6%11.3%5.7%
December 20254665.2%21.7%4.3%
January 20266291.9%3.2%3.2%
February 20265498.1%0.0%0.0%
March 20265492.6%3.7%0.0%
April 20265996.6%3.4%0.0%
May 20266193.4%3.3%0.0%
June 20266086.7%10.0%0.0%

What drove SBA to LAX delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SBA-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 37.4% of 5,881 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline37.4%
Late aircraft29.7%
National airspace16.0%
Weather16.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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