Plattsburgh (PBG) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Plattsburgh (PBG) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 140 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,175 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBG to SFB
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (75% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 58% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 44% | 68 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 27 min |
| Friday | 52% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 62% | 54 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBG to SFB delayed?
- 38% of PBG–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 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBG to SFB?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (75% on-time), while departures around 8 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 PBG to SFB?
- The scheduled PBG–SFB flight time averages 3h 9m over 1,175 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are PBG to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PBG to SFB?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 73% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 52%.
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Based on 309 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.