Appleton (ATW) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Appleton (ATW) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 254 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.70
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,141 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATW to SFB
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 93% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 37 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather30%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATW to SFB delayed?
- 20% of ATW–SFB flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATW to SFB?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATW to SFB?
- The scheduled ATW–SFB flight time averages 2h 56m over 1,141 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATW to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ATW to SFB?
- Friday flights have the best record at 82% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 71%.
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Based on 513 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.