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

Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) to Seattle, WA (SEA) flight delay odds

76.9% of 394 official scheduled SBA-to-SEA flights arrived on time; 14.2% 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
76.9%arrived on time
14.2%30+ min late
1.3%cancelled
394scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SBA to SEA?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SEA departure window results, Afternoon had the highest on-time rate: 90.0% of 70 flights. Evening was lowest at 72.3% across 274 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning5084.0%8.0%2.0%
Afternoon7090.0%4.3%1.4%
Evening27472.3%17.9%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for SBA to SEA?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SEA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 85.4% of 48 flights. Wednesday was lowest at 65.5% across 55 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5978.0%13.6%0.0%
Tuesday5778.9%15.8%1.8%
Wednesday5565.5%23.6%1.8%
Thursday5872.4%15.5%1.7%
Friday5881.0%10.3%1.7%
Saturday4885.4%6.2%2.1%
Sunday5978.0%13.6%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SBA to SEA?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SEA airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 84.0% of 50 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 75.9% across 344 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Alaska Airlines34475.9%15.1%1.2%
SkyWest Airlines5084.0%8.0%2.0%

Which month was most reliable for SBA to SEA?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SEA month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 96.4% of 28 flights. August 2025 was lowest at 58.3% across 48 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256160.7%31.1%3.3%
August 20254858.3%20.8%0.0%
September 20252680.8%11.5%0.0%
October 20253180.6%16.1%0.0%
November 20252989.7%6.9%0.0%
December 20253080.0%10.0%3.3%
January 20263187.1%6.5%3.2%
February 20262896.4%0.0%0.0%
March 20263177.4%12.9%3.2%
April 20263080.0%10.0%0.0%
May 20262382.6%13.0%0.0%
June 20262680.8%7.7%0.0%

What drove SBA to SEA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SBA-to-SEA delay category, accounting for 61.4% of 4,505 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline10.2%
Late aircraft61.4%
National airspace28.2%
Weather0.0%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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