BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) flight delay odds

Historically, 83.0% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 1,432 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
83.0%arrived on time
10.0%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
1,432scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.6 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36489.6%5.2%1.4%
Late morning20589.3%6.8%1.0%
Afternoon66279.0%12.2%1.5%
Evening20178.1%14.4%1.5%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday20582.0%10.2%1.5%
Tuesday19787.3%5.6%2.5%
Wednesday19286.5%8.9%0.5%
Thursday21287.3%7.5%0.5%
Friday20577.6%13.7%1.5%
Saturday19381.3%9.3%2.1%
Sunday22879.8%14.0%1.3%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines67783.3%9.6%1.3%
SkyWest Airlines38481.0%12.5%1.6%
Envoy Air35984.7%8.1%1.4%
Southwest Airlines1283.3%8.3%0.0%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512272.1%18.0%3.3%
August 202510084.0%6.0%1.0%
September 20259086.7%6.7%2.2%
October 202513285.6%9.1%0.0%
November 202513078.5%11.5%3.1%
December 202512482.3%13.7%0.8%
January 202612879.7%6.2%4.7%
February 202610786.9%9.3%0.9%
March 202614682.2%11.0%0.7%
April 202611889.0%5.9%0.0%
May 202611691.4%6.0%0.0%
June 202611980.7%14.3%0.0%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline38.1%
Late aircraft48.7%
National airspace6.8%
Weather6.4%
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.