Sanford (SFB) to Sioux Falls (FSD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Sioux Falls (FSD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 111 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,334 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to FSD
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 93% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 100% | 3 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft9%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather29%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to FSD delayed?
- 21% of SFB–FSD 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to FSD?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to FSD?
- The scheduled SFB–FSD flight time averages 3h 31m over 1,334 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are SFB to FSD flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 233 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.