Rockford (RFD) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Rockford (RFD) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 155 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 42 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.42
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,025 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RFD to SFB
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 57 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 42 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Friday | 61% | 45 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 50% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft67%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather6%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RFD to SFB delayed?
- 34% of RFD–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 42 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RFD to SFB?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RFD to SFB?
- The scheduled RFD–SFB flight time averages 2h 34m over 1,025 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 34% of the time.
- How often are RFD to SFB flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 287 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.