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Route on-time record

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

Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) to Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Municipal Airport). 1,053 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 93% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 3803 at 8:45 PM.

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SLC → SBA

Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara: 1,053 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

93%

Cancelled

1.0%

avg delay 4 min

Best time to leave

6 to 9 PM

97% on time vs 89% 3 to 6 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. #1 · SkyWest 3803 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    8:45 PM → 9:54 PM2h 09m nonstop

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

    96%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (342 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 97% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 89%).

    Strong track record · 342 flights

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  2. #2 · SkyWest 3841 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    10:50 AM → 11:55 AM2h 05m nonstop

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

    95%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (249 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 249 flights

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  3. #3 · SkyWest 3853 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska

    3:00 PM → 3:59 PM1h 59m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 89% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 97%).

    Limited track record · 25 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 · 0.8% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon93%

    365 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 3 to 6 PM89%

    325 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 6 to 9 PM97%

    268 flights · avg delay 1 min

  • After 9 PM95%

    95 flights · avg delay 3 min

Best day: Friday (92%). Worst: Saturday (85%).

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
91
F
80
M
96
A
92
M
94
J
94
J
90
A
90
S
94
O
89
N
90
D
90

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)68%
  • Late-arriving aircraft14%
  • Severe weather10%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume8%

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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SLC to SBA questions

What time of day is best to fly SLC to SBA?
6 to 9 PM: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 89% for departures 3 to 6 PM.
Which airline is most on time from SLC to SBA?
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 SLC to SBA?
February (80% on time); the best was March (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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