Sioux Falls (FSD) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sioux Falls (FSD) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 115 departures over the past year, roughly 2 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
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,334 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FSD to SFB
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 50% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 55 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FSD to SFB delayed?
- 29% of FSD–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 33 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FSD to SFB?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FSD to SFB?
- The scheduled FSD–SFB flight time averages 3h 8m over 1,334 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are FSD to SFB flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 219 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.