Harrisburg (MDT) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Harrisburg (MDT) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 278 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 45 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 827 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDT to SFB
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 32 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 49 min |
| Thursday | 57% | 50 min |
| Friday | 69% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 49% | 57 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 64 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 operations39%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDT to SFB delayed?
- 37% of MDT–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 45 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDT to SFB?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (41%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDT to SFB?
- The scheduled MDT–SFB flight time averages 2h 19m over 827 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are MDT to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 MDT to SFB?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 81%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 585 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.