Sanford (SFB) to Elmira/Corning (ELM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Elmira/Corning (ELM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 165 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.45
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 954 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to ELM
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 33% | 65 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 25% | 14 min |
| Fridaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 50% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations55%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather15%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to ELM delayed?
- 23% of SFB–ELM 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to ELM?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to ELM?
- The scheduled SFB–ELM flight time averages 2h 31m over 954 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are SFB to ELM flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 328 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.