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Sanford (SFB) to Plattsburgh (PBG): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Sanford (SFB) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 143 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.

On-time
77%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
16 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.0%
Flights/day
0.39
last 12 months
Duration
2h 56m
scheduled
Distance
1,175 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for SFB to PBG flights50%75%100%June 2024: 67% on-time (9 flights)67Jun 2024July 2024: 75% on-time (12 flights)75August 2024: 80% on-time (10 flights)80September 2024: 78% on-time (9 flights)78Sep 2024October 2024: 88% on-time (9 flights)88November 2024: 78% on-time (9 flights)78December 2024: 56% on-time (18 flights)56Dec 2024January 2025: 83% on-time (13 flights)83February 2025: 83% on-time (18 flights)83March 2025: 85% on-time (27 flights)85Mar 2025April 2025: 93% on-time (15 flights)93May 2025: 89% on-time (9 flights)89June 2025: 100% on-time (9 flights)100Jun 2025July 2025: 58% on-time (12 flights)58August 2025: 60% on-time (10 flights)60September 2025: 89% on-time (9 flights)89Sep 2025October 2025: 100% on-time (9 flights)100November 2025: 100% on-time (9 flights)100December 2025: 74% on-time (19 flights)74Dec 2025January 2026: 92% on-time (12 flights)92February 2026: 71% on-time (17 flights)71March 2026: 53% on-time (15 flights)53Mar 2026April 2026: 69% on-time (13 flights)69May 2026: 44% on-time (9 flights)44

Best time to fly from SFB to PBG

Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (46%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, SFB to PBG6 a.m.: 92% on-time (87 flights)67 a.m.: 81% on-time (36 flights)78 a.m.: 83% on-time (48 flights)82 p.m.: 66% on-time (29 flights)143 p.m.: 61% on-time (35 flights)154 p.m.: 46% on-time (42 flights)16scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday71%19 min
Tuesday56%35 min
Wednesday85%6 min
Thursday76%7 min
Friday72%19 min
Saturday77%23 min
Sundaybest89%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 operations34%
  • National airspace system17%
  • Weather33%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from SFB to PBG delayed?
23% of SFB–PBG flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 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 (46%). 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 23% of the time.
How often are SFB to PBG flights cancelled?
1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 71%.

Based on 301 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.