Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) is one of the more dependable pairings in US skies: 93% of arrivals are on time, 15 points clear of the national average, and the typical flight that does run late is only 8 minutes behind. Cancellations are rare at 0.8%.
- On-time
- 93%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 615 mi
Best airline from SBA to SLC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 95% | 5 min | 0.8% | 1,129 |
| Delta Air Lines | 90% | 13 min | 0.8% | 777 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBA to SLC
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 6 a.m. departures (88%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 94% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 95% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 93% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 96% | 6 min |
| Friday | 92% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 93% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system3%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBA to SLC delayed?
- 7% of SBA–SLC 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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SBA to SLC?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 95%, based on 1,129 flights. 2 airlines flew SBA–SLC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBA to SLC?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 6 a.m. have the worst (88%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBA to SLC?
- The scheduled SBA–SLC flight time averages 2h 1m over 615 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 7% of the time.
- How often are SBA to SLC 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 day of the week is most reliable for SBA to SLC?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 96% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 1,906 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.