Cincinnati (CVG) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 351 departures over the past year, roughly 7 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
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 735 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to SFB
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (31%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 13 min |
| Friday | 73% | 41 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to SFB delayed?
- 29% of CVG–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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to SFB?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (31%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to SFB?
- The scheduled CVG–SFB flight time averages 2h 4m over 735 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are CVG to SFB flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to SFB?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 740 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.