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

Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) flight delay odds

61.9% of 1,611 official scheduled SBA-to-SFO flights arrived on time; 24.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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 SIGNALVariable
61.9%arrived on time
24.9%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
1,611scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+20.6 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SBA to SFO?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SFO departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 73.9% of 486 flights. Late morning was lowest at 52.0% across 275 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning48673.9%13.8%1.9%
Late morning27552.0%29.8%1.8%
Afternoon50062.0%24.8%1.0%
Evening35052.9%36.6%1.4%

Which weekday was most reliable for SBA to SFO?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SFO weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 70.7% of 222 flights. Wednesday was lowest at 55.9% across 222 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday23956.9%31.0%1.3%
Tuesday23066.5%19.6%1.7%
Wednesday22255.9%30.6%2.7%
Thursday23362.7%24.9%1.3%
Friday23459.8%28.2%0.4%
Saturday22270.7%15.8%2.3%
Sunday23161.0%23.8%0.9%

Which airline was most reliable for SBA to SFO?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SFO airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 67.5% of 1,032 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 51.8% across 579 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,03267.5%21.7%1.1%
SkyWest Airlines57951.8%30.6%2.2%

Which month was most reliable for SBA to SFO?

Among qualifying SBA-to-SFO month results, January 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 80.5% of 123 flights. April 2026 was lowest at 43.6% across 140 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512356.1%22.8%4.1%
August 202511166.7%20.7%0.9%
September 202513276.5%15.2%0.8%
October 202514266.2%20.4%0.0%
November 202514651.4%28.8%4.8%
December 202511868.6%22.0%1.7%
January 202612380.5%12.2%3.3%
February 202612666.7%26.2%0.0%
March 202614977.2%13.4%0.0%
April 202614043.6%38.6%1.4%
May 202615145.0%39.1%1.3%
June 202615050.7%34.7%0.0%

What drove SBA to SFO delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded SBA-to-SFO delay category, accounting for 56.4% of 40,994 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline19.6%
Late aircraft21.3%
National airspace56.4%
Weather2.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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