Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 126 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 64% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 38 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 917 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BMI to SFB
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (22%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 50% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 70% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 37 min |
| Saturday | 50% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 43 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BMI to SFB delayed?
- 36% of BMI–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 38 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BMI to SFB?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (22%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BMI to SFB?
- The scheduled BMI–SFB flight time averages 2h 20m over 917 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are BMI to SFB flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 262 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.