Sanford (SFB) to Lexington (LEX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Lexington (LEX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 220 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 53% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 53%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 38 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 667 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to LEX
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (30%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 47% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 54% | 29 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 64% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 53% | 40 min |
| Friday | 38% | 56 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 51% | 43 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to LEX delayed?
- 47% of SFB–LEX 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 38 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to LEX?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (30%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to LEX?
- The scheduled SFB–LEX flight time averages 1h 58m over 667 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 47% of the time.
- How often are SFB to LEX flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SFB to LEX?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 64% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 38%.
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Based on 465 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.