Sanford (SFB) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Indianapolis (IND) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 221 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 65% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.61
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 807 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to IND
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 73% | 32 min |
| Tuesday | 57% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 57% | 31 min |
| Friday | 71% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to IND delayed?
- 36% of SFB–IND 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 32 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to IND?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to IND?
- The scheduled SFB–IND flight time averages 2h 18m over 807 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are SFB to IND flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 IND?
- Monday flights have the best record at 73% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 57%.
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Based on 436 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.