DEN (Denver) to SBA (Santa Barbara) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.DEN → SBA
DEN (Denver) to SBA (Santa Barbara)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
SkyWest Airlines edges out Southwest Airlines on this route — 87% vs 76% on time.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 87% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 76%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from DEN
79% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SBA
83% on timeWhen flights into SBA are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SBA: TSA is ~27 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.