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Route · SBA → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SBA to DFW (Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #3173 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.4%
On-time
+1.4 pts
vs US avg
102 min
Delay when late
3,353
Flights
#3173 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Oct 2023 82%

Worst Month

May 2024 65%

Distance

1,316 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 17 0 0 AA
Oct 2025 31 8 0 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 6 1 0 AA
Aug 2025 31 12 1 2 AA
Jul 2025 31 10 1 0 AA
Jun 2025 30 10 1 1 AA
May 2025 31 9 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 10 1 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 14 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 31 9 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 34 6 0 1 AA
Aug 2024 61 12 1 0 AA
Jul 2024 62 15 1 0 AA
Jun 2024 60 11 1 1 AA
May 2024 57 20 3 1 AA
Apr 2024 30 10 1 0 AA
Mar 2024 31 10 1 1 AA
Feb 2024 30 4 2 0 AA
Jan 2024 31 5 0 1 AA
Dec 2023 31 3 0 0 AA
Nov 2023 36 5 0 0 AA
Oct 2023 62 11 1 1 AA
Sep 2023 60 13 0 0 AA
Aug 2023 62 20 2 1 AA

SBA–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (85.6%) · weakest: December (74.4%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.4%

Strongest calendar month

January

85.6% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

74.4% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

18 of 954 flights

Diversion Rate

1.0%

10 of 954 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SBA departures

From SBA, this corridor sits with 6 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Dallas/Fort Worth · fleet on-time rank #2997 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SBA to DFW

3,353 tracked flights put the SBA to DFW pairing (Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth) at a 80.4% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 102.4 minutes on average. Across the 1,316-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.9% cancelled and 1.0% diverted (954 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 82% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 65% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SBA–DFW peaks in January at 85.6% on-time ; the softest month is December at 74.4%, a 11.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SBA to DFW rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SBA to DFW ranks #3173 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from SBA to DFW?
Flights from Santa Barbara to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 80.4% on-time rate based on 3,353 flights. The average delay is 102.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 82% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SBA to DFW?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 954 flights) and 1.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SBA to DFW?
The flight distance from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 1,316 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SBA to DFW?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (82% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using SBA–DFW data

SBA–DFW is mid-pack at 80.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SBA and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SBA airport
  • If your dates flex, January (85.6% on-time) beats December (74.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 80.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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