Des Moines (DSM) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Des Moines (DSM) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 212 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.58
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,124 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DSM to SFB
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 6 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 47 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DSM to SFB delayed?
- 23% of DSM–SFB flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DSM to SFB?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DSM to SFB?
- The scheduled DSM–SFB flight time averages 2h 46m over 1,124 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are DSM to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 392 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.