Sanford (SFB) to Roanoke (ROA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Roanoke (ROA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 117 departures over the past year, roughly 2 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
- 40 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 594 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to ROA
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (70% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (34%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 0% | 144 min |
| Wednesday | 52% | 19 min |
| Fridaybest | 54% | 47 min |
| Saturday | 50% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 25% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to ROA delayed?
- 47% of SFB–ROA 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 40 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to ROA?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (70% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (34%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to ROA?
- The scheduled SFB–ROA flight time averages 1h 50m over 594 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 47% of the time.
- How often are SFB to ROA flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 251 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.