Route on-time record
SBA to DFW: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) to Dallas-Fort Worth (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport). 364 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was American 2755 at 1:02 PM.
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SBA → DFW
Santa Barbara to Dallas-Fort Worth: 364 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
74%
Cancelled
2.2%
avg delay 33 min
Best time to leave
No clear winner
Most reliable airline
American
71% chance on time
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Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · American 2755
1:02 PM → 6:25 PM3h 23m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 88%
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 42 flights
Find American 2755 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · American 2510
12:45 PM → 6:14 PM3h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
66%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (11 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside DFW's trouble window: 52% of its 136 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Limited track record · 11 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines71%
327 flights · 72% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Noon to 3 PM74%
364 flights · avg delay 33 min
Best day: Wednesday (78%). Worst: Sunday (69%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Severe weather25%
- Air traffic control and airport volume6%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
SBA to DFW questions
- Which airline is most on time from SBA to DFW?
- American, with a season-adjusted 71% chance of operating and arriving on time over 327 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on SBA to DFW?
- December (64% on time); the best was February (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
More routes from SBA
- DFW to SBA (return)
- SBA to SFO 64%
- SBA to PHX 84%
- SBA to DEN 82%
- SBA to SLC 94%
- SBA to LAS 86%
- SBA to LAX 89%
- SBA to SEA 75%
- SBA to SMF 83%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops