Are there delays at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) today?

SBA has an on-time departure rate of 82%. When delays occur, they average 75 minutes. About 1.2% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What are TSA wait times at SBA?

TSA wait at SBA is about 19-25 minutes. Fastest time: 4 AM (about 5 min). Busiest: 6 AM (25-31 minutes).

What causes delays at SBA?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

How long of a connection do I need at SBA?

SBA is fairly reliable — 60 minutes is usually fine for domestic, 90 minutes for international.

Heads up at SBA. TSA is running ~22 min.

Give yourself extra time. 82% on-time rate, TSA is about 19-25 minutes.

Updated 1:23 PM UTC

SBA Santa Barbara Delays & Airport Status

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Delay Stats

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82% on timeAvg delay 75 min

Security Lines

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~22 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)

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Airlines at SBA

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Southwest Airlines84%

SkyWest Airlines84%

Delta Air Lines82%

Alaska Airlines82%

United Airlines78%

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