Sanford (SFB) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Indianapolis (IND) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 225 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.62
- 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 | 76% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 57% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 29 min |
| Friday | 70% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 41 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 operations30%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to IND delayed?
- 34% of SFB–IND 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 30 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 34% of the time.
- How often are SFB to IND flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 76% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 59%.
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Based on 476 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.