Santa Barbara (SBA) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 89-mile flight takes about 1h 0m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 89 mi · 143 km
- Flight time
- 1h 0m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 58%
Airlines flying SBA to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200 | 27,566 | 1h 0m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SBA to LAX flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:31am and the last at 6:18pm. 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 4649United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:31am | 7:31am | 31 | 90% |
| UA 5994United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:30pm | 3:33pm | 15 | 72% |
| UA 5647United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:18pm | 7:32pm | 10 | 89% |
Is SBA to LAX 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 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 7am the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 681 | 88% | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 293 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 72 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 120 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 95 | 88% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 100 | 90% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 2,531 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 2,487 | |
| October 2025 | 55 | 2,112 | |
| November 2025 | 51 | 2,403 | |
| December 2025 | 46 | 2,193 | |
| January 2026 | 60 | 2,111 | |
| February 2026 | 54 | 2,064 | |
| March 2026 | 54 | 2,166 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 2,590 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 2,760 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 2,244 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 2,080 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.