Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 364 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,316 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBA to DFW
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 38 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 34 min |
| Thursdaybest | 76% | 26 min |
| Friday | 75% | 53 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBA to DFW delayed?
- 28% of SBA–DFW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBA to DFW?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBA to DFW?
- The scheduled SBA–DFW flight time averages 3h 17m over 1,316 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are SBA to DFW flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SBA to DFW?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 792 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.