Sanford (SFB) to Ashland (HTS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Ashland (HTS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 145 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 61% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 61%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.40
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 665 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to HTS
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (81% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (37%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 0% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 40% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 58% | 36 min |
| Friday | 0% | 31 min |
| Saturdaybest | 74% | 35 min |
| Sunday | 56% | 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 aircraft28%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to HTS delayed?
- 39% of SFB–HTS 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 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to HTS?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (37%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to HTS?
- The scheduled SFB–HTS flight time averages 1h 54m over 665 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 39% of the time.
- How often are SFB to HTS flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 307 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.