Sanford (SFB) to Appleton (ATW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Appleton (ATW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 253 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.69
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,141 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to ATW
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 25 min |
| Friday | 81% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather16%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to ATW delayed?
- 22% of SFB–ATW 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to ATW?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to ATW?
- The scheduled SFB–ATW flight time averages 3h 1m over 1,141 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SFB to ATW flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 SFB to ATW?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 62%.
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Based on 490 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.