Roanoke (ROA) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Roanoke (ROA) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 117 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 41% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 41%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 57 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 594 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROA to SFB
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (51% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (23%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 42% | 57 min |
| Tuesday | 0% | 142 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 52% | 23 min |
| Friday | 39% | 64 min |
| Saturday | 33% | 56 min |
| Sunday | 25% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROA to SFB delayed?
- 59% of ROA–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 57 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROA to SFB?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (51% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (23%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ROA to SFB?
- The scheduled ROA–SFB flight time averages 1h 46m over 594 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 59% of the time.
- How often are ROA to SFB flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 251 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.