Bangor (BGR) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bangor (BGR) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 288 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,299 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to SFB
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (74% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 70% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 56% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BGR to SFB delayed?
- 29% of BGR–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BGR to SFB?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (74% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BGR to SFB?
- The scheduled BGR–SFB flight time averages 3h 25m over 1,299 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are BGR to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BGR to SFB?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 579 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.