Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 363 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.99
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 38m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 908 mi
Best airline from SBA to SEA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 8 min | 1.0% | 97 |
| Alaska Airlines | 75% | 14 min | 0.8% | 733 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBA to SEA
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations12%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBA to SEA delayed?
- 24% of SBA–SEA 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SBA to SEA?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 97 flights. 2 airlines flew SBA–SEA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBA to SEA?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBA to SEA?
- The scheduled SBA–SEA flight time averages 2h 38m over 908 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are SBA to SEA flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 SEA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 830 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.