South Bend (SBN) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
South Bend (SBN) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 248 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
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.68
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 936 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBN to SFB
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (79% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (34%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 63% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 65% | 30 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 69% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 30 min |
| Friday | 62% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 54% | 51 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 43 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBN to SFB delayed?
- 38% of SBN–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 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBN to SFB?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (34%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SBN to SFB?
- The scheduled SBN–SFB flight time averages 2h 24m over 936 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are SBN to SFB flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SBN to SFB?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 69% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 54%.
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Based on 460 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.