Sanford (SFB) to Plattsburgh (PBG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 140 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 56m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,175 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to PBG
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (43%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 56% | 35 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 96% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 7 min |
| Friday | 68% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 89% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather38%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to PBG delayed?
- 25% of SFB–PBG 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 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to PBG?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (43%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to PBG?
- The scheduled SFB–PBG flight time averages 2h 56m over 1,175 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are SFB to PBG flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 PBG?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 66%.
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Based on 310 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.