Sanford (SFB) to Columbus (LCK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Columbus (LCK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 162 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.44
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 767 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to LCK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (31%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 76% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 49% | 29 min |
| Friday | 65% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 0% | 45 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to LCK delayed?
- 35% of SFB–LCK 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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to LCK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (31%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to LCK?
- The scheduled SFB–LCK flight time averages 2h 9m over 767 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are SFB to LCK flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 333 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.