Harrisburg (MDT) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 44 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- 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 9 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 33 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 61 min |
| Thursday | 59% | 48 min |
| Friday | 66% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 50% | 55 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDT to SFB delayed?
- 38% of MDT–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 44 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDT to SFB?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (42%). 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 38% of the time.
- How often are MDT to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 550 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.