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Route on-time record

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

Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 1,432 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 84% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4919 at 6:08 AM.

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SBA → PHX

Santa Barbara to Phoenix: 1,432 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

84%

Cancelled

1.4%

avg delay 18 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

91% on time vs 79% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

American

83% 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. #1 · SkyWest 4919 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    6:08 AM → 7:53 AM1h 45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-19.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (36 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 36 scheduled flights.

    Limited track record · 36 flights

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  2. #2 · American 1640

    6:00 AM → 7:40 AM1h 40m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (72 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 72 scheduled flights.
    • 61% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 72 flights

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  3. #3 · American 2757

    7:13 PM → 8:50 PM1h 37m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (30 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 30 scheduled flights.

    Limited track record · 30 flights

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  4. #4 · SkyWest 4972 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    4:41 PM → 6:25 PM1h 44m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    84%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 84% of the time (112 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 113 scheduled flights.
    • Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.
    • 62% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 112 flights

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  5. #5 · SkyWest 6371 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    12:26 PM → 2:10 PM1h 44m nonstop

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

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (43 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 43 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 79% on time; 9 AM to noon: 91%).
    • Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 43 flights

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  6. #6 · American 506

    12:37 PM → 2:15 PM1h 38m nonstop

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

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    87 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (45 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 45 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 79% on time; 9 AM to noon: 91%).
    • Lands inside PHX's trouble window: 45% of its 47 ground stops and delay programs started between 2 PM and 8 PM.

    Limited track record · 45 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • American Airlines83%

    704 flights · 84% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

  • SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)82%

    377 flights · 84% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM90%

    364 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 9 AM to noon91%

    175 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • Noon to 3 PM79%

    364 flights · avg delay 32 min

  • 3 to 6 PM81%

    329 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 6 to 9 PM82%

    200 flights · avg delay 20 min

Best day: Wednesday (88%). Worst: Friday (81%).

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
85
F
88
M
81
A
84
M
88
J
84
J
82
A
84
S
87
O
84
N
86
D
85

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft47%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)40%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume7%
  • Severe weather6%

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 PHX questions

What time of day is best to fly SBA to PHX?
9 AM to noon: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 79% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SBA to PHX?
American, with a season-adjusted 83% chance of operating and arriving on time over 704 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 PHX?
March (81% on time); the best was May (88%), 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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