South Bend (SBN) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- 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. (77% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (34%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 65% | 30 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 29 min |
| Thursdaybest | 66% | 26 min |
| Friday | 63% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 53% | 54 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather13%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 31 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBN to SFB?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (77% 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?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SBN to SFB?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 75%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 500 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.