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

Sacramento, CA (SMF) to Santa Barbara, CA (SBA) flight delay odds

86.9% of 366 official scheduled SMF-to-SBA flights arrived on time; 5.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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
86.9%arrived on time
5.5%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
366scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late2.7%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-4.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SMF to SBA?

Among qualifying SMF-to-SBA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 94.2% of 137 flights. Late morning was lowest at 81.0% across 142 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning13794.2%2.2%0.0%
Late morning14281.0%10.6%1.4%
Afternoon8785.1%2.3%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for SMF to SBA?

Among qualifying SMF-to-SBA weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 94.2% of 52 flights. Friday was lowest at 80.8% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5288.5%5.8%0.0%
Tuesday5386.8%5.7%1.9%
Wednesday5294.2%1.9%1.9%
Thursday5288.5%3.8%0.0%
Friday5280.8%3.8%1.9%
Saturday5284.6%9.6%1.9%
Sunday5384.9%7.5%0.0%

Which airline was most reliable for SMF to SBA?

Only Southwest Airlines met the SMF-to-SBA airline threshold: 86.9% of 366 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines36686.9%5.5%1.1%

Which month was most reliable for SMF to SBA?

Among qualifying SMF-to-SBA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 100.0% of 31 flights. November 2025 was lowest at 74.2% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253177.4%6.5%3.2%
August 20253190.3%6.5%0.0%
September 20253093.3%0.0%0.0%
October 20253177.4%3.2%0.0%
November 20253174.2%22.6%0.0%
December 20253177.4%6.5%6.5%
January 20263177.4%9.7%3.2%
February 20262892.9%0.0%0.0%
March 20263187.1%9.7%0.0%
April 202630100.0%0.0%0.0%
May 202631100.0%0.0%0.0%
June 20263096.7%0.0%0.0%

What drove SMF to SBA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SMF-to-SBA delay category, accounting for 36.9% of 2,004 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.9%
Late aircraft35.0%
National airspace28.1%
Weather0.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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