SEA (Seattle) to SBP (San Luis Obispo) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 48 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.SEA → SBP
SEA (Seattle) to SBP (San Luis Obispo)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 83% vs Alaska Airlines at 81%.
Airline Comparison
SkyWest Airlines leads at 83% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 81%.
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Good to know
Departing from SEA
82% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SEA has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SBP
82% on timeWhen flights into SBP are late, the average delay is 82 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SBP: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.