Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 173 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 40 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.47
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 810 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to SFB
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (13%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53% | 47 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 89 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 21 min |
| Friday | 61% | 68 min |
| Saturday | 42% | 71 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to SFB delayed?
- 33% of PIT–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 40 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to SFB?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (13%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIT to SFB?
- The scheduled PIT–SFB flight time averages 2h 12m over 810 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are PIT to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 358 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.