Route on-time record
SBA to SLC: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) to Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport). 1,053 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 94% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4069 at 5:45 AM.
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SBA → SLC
Santa Barbara to Salt Lake City: 1,053 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
94%
Cancelled
1.3%
avg delay 6 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
98% on time vs 92% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
94% 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 · SkyWest 4069 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
5:45 AM → 8:45 AM2h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
99%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 100%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 0 min
- Arrived on time 100% of the time (154 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 154 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 98% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 92%).
Moderate track record · 154 flights
Find 5:45 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 3853 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
4:45 PM → 7:47 PM2h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
94%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 96%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 4 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Limited track record · 25 flights
Find 4:45 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 3841 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:35 PM → 3:38 PM2h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 94%
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (249 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 92% on time; Before 9 AM: 98%).
Strong track record · 249 flights
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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)94%
896 flights · 95% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM98%
365 flights · avg delay 4 min
- Noon to 3 PM92%
365 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 3 to 6 PM93%
323 flights · avg delay 6 min
Best day: Thursday (96%). Worst: Saturday (88%).
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
- Severe weather41%
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Air traffic control and airport volume2%
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 SLC questions
- What time of day is best to fly SBA to SLC?
- Before 9 AM: 98% of flights arrived on time, against 92% for departures noon to 3 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
- Which airline is most on time from SBA to SLC?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 94% chance of operating and arriving on time over 896 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 SLC?
- June (86% on time); the best was April (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.
More routes from SBA
- SLC to SBA (return)
- SBA to SFO 64%
- SBA to PHX 84%
- SBA to DEN 82%
- SBA to LAS 86%
- SBA to LAX 89%
- SBA to SEA 75%
- SBA to SMF 83%
- SBA to DFW 74%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops