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

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

80.7% of 394 official scheduled SEA-to-SBA flights arrived on time; 9.1% 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
80.7%arrived on time
9.1%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 late3.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SEA to SBA?

Among qualifying SEA-to-SBA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 94.0% of 50 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 78.1% across 274 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning5094.0%2.0%2.0%
Late morning7081.4%5.7%1.4%
Afternoon27478.1%11.3%1.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for SEA to SBA?

Among qualifying SEA-to-SBA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 87.7% of 57 flights. Thursday was lowest at 74.1% across 58 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5984.7%6.8%0.0%
Tuesday5787.7%8.8%1.8%
Wednesday5576.4%9.1%1.8%
Thursday5874.1%12.1%1.7%
Friday5877.6%6.9%1.7%
Saturday4881.2%8.3%2.1%
Sunday5983.1%11.9%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SEA to SBA?

Among qualifying SEA-to-SBA airline results, SkyWest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 94.0% of 50 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 78.8% across 344 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Alaska Airlines34478.8%10.2%1.2%
SkyWest Airlines5094.0%2.0%2.0%

Which month was most reliable for SEA to SBA?

Among qualifying SEA-to-SBA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 91.3% of 23 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 70.5% across 61 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256170.5%16.4%3.3%
August 20254879.2%14.6%0.0%
September 20252684.6%7.7%0.0%
October 20253177.4%12.9%0.0%
November 20252986.2%6.9%0.0%
December 20253076.7%6.7%3.3%
January 20263177.4%9.7%3.2%
February 20262885.7%0.0%0.0%
March 20263177.4%9.7%3.2%
April 20263090.0%3.3%0.0%
May 20262391.3%4.3%0.0%
June 20262688.5%3.8%0.0%

What drove SEA to SBA delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded SEA-to-SBA delay category, accounting for 45.7% of 3,505 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline44.7%
Late aircraft45.7%
National airspace9.1%
Weather0.6%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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