Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the SMF to SBA route with a 88% on-time rate. Based on 1,268 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SMF to SBA
Sacramento to Santa Barbara — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines88%
SMF to SBA Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 88% | 0.8% | 38m | 1,268 |
Route Overview
88%
Overall On-Time
38m
Avg Delay
0.8%
Cancel Rate
1,268
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.