Lexington (LEX) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Lexington (LEX) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 229 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 43% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 43%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 58 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.63
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 667 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to SFB
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (47% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (36%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 42% | 57 min |
| Tuesday | 50% | 30 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 53% | 34 min |
| Thursday | 45% | 68 min |
| Friday | 29% | 83 min |
| Saturday | 50% | 45 min |
| Sunday | 37% | 67 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to SFB delayed?
- 57% of LEX–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 58 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to SFB?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (47% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (36%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LEX to SFB?
- The scheduled LEX–SFB flight time averages 1h 51m over 667 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 57% of the time.
- How often are LEX to SFB flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for LEX to SFB?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 53% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 29%.
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Based on 438 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.