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Route on-time record

SBA to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 687 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 89% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4649 at 6:30 AM.

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SBA → LAX

Santa Barbara to Los Angeles: 687 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

89%

Cancelled

1.3%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

6 to 9 PM

100% on time vs 84% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

SkyWest

88% chance on time

Check SBA to LAX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $353 (United 5994 on 2026-10-23). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

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. #1 · SkyWest 4649 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    6:30 AM → 7:33 AM1h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (361 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 361 flights

    Find 6:30 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · SkyWest 5647 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    5:48 PM → 6:53 PM1h 05m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (203 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Strong track record · 203 flights

    Find 5:48 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · SkyWest 5994 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    2:20 PM → 3:23 PM1h 03m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 84% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 100%).

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find 2:20 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)88%

    687 flights · 89% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM91%

    365 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • Noon to 3 PM84%

    115 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 3 to 6 PM87%

    174 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • 6 to 9 PM100%

    33 flights · avg delay 0 min

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.

J
94
F
96
M
91
A
92
M
94
J
91
J
88
A
89
S
92
O
91
N
85
D
79

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)37%
  • Late-arriving aircraft31%
  • Severe weather16%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume16%

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

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SBA to LAX questions

What time of day is best to fly SBA to LAX?
6 to 9 PM: 100% of flights arrived on time, against 84% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SBA to LAX?
SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 687 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 LAX?
December (79% on time); the best was February (96%), 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.

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