Sanford (SFB) to Harrisburg (MDT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Harrisburg (MDT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 278 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 75% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 827 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to MDT
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to MDT delayed?
- 25% of SFB–MDT 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to MDT?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to MDT?
- The scheduled SFB–MDT flight time averages 2h 18m over 827 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are SFB to MDT flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SFB to MDT?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 585 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.