Best Time to Fly SBA to SEA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Santa Barbara Municipal → Seattle/Tacoma International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
363 flights were scheduled from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Seattle (SEA) in the last 12 months, and 79.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
SBA to SEA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 78.9% | 51 min | 0.9% | 344 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 19 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SBA to SEA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 799 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 1.0% | 97 |
| 2pm–3pm | 91.3% | 1.4% | 70 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.3% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.2% | 1.1% | 189 |
| 7pm–8pm | 69.2% | 0.7% | 405 |
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 SEA
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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.4% | -14.0 pts | 1.1% | 184 |
| All other days | 79.4% | — | 0.3% | 574 |
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).