Lexington (LEX) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lexington (LEX) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 220 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 44% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 44%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 56 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 667 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to SFB
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (45% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (35%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 39% | 55 min |
| Tuesday | 50% | 32 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 56% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 49% | 62 min |
| Friday | 36% | 75 min |
| Saturday | 47% | 49 min |
| Sunday | 39% | 63 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to SFB delayed?
- 56% of LEX–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 56 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to SFB?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (45% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (35%). 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 52m over 667 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 56% of the time.
- How often are LEX to SFB flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for LEX to SFB?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 56% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 36%.
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Based on 465 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.