Best Time to Fly SBA to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Santa Barbara Municipal → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.8% of Santa Barbara (SBA) to Atlanta (ATL) flights arrived on time (171 scheduled flights). That is 1.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and January the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
SBA to ATL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 78.8% | 101 min | 2.9% | 171 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SBA to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 536 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 87.5% | 0.9% | 220 |
| 8am–9am | 76.2% | 2.8% | 291 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 25 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SBA to ATL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.3% | -7.2 pts | 3.9% | 77 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 1.4% | 417 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).