Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Barbara (SBA) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 89-mile flight takes about 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 89 mi · 143 km
- Flight time
- 52m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 54%
Airlines flying LAX to SBA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 25,709 | 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to SBA flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:15am and the last at 8:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5460United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:15am | 9:17am | 10 | 96% |
| UA 5893United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:47pm | 1:44pm | 15 | 85% |
| UA 4796United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:59pm | 9:56pm | 31 | 87% |
Is LAX to SBA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 681 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (96%), those around 3pm the least (81%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 681 | 88% | 13 min | 1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 82 | 96% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 113 | 85% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 45 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 78 | 95% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 15 | 80% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 246 | 87% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 92 | 88% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 2,450 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 2,580 | |
| October 2025 | 59 | 2,269 | |
| November 2025 | 50 | 1,981 | |
| December 2025 | 45 | 1,650 | |
| January 2026 | 60 | 2,384 | |
| February 2026 | 54 | 1,966 | |
| March 2026 | 54 | 2,080 | |
| April 2026 | 59 | 2,180 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 2,438 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 1,968 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 2,116 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.