Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 248 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.68
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 936 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to SBN
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 67% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather16%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to SBN delayed?
- 28% of SFB–SBN 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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to SBN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% 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 SBN?
- The scheduled SFB–SBN flight time averages 2h 31m over 936 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are SFB to SBN flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 SBN?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 77% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 65%.
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Based on 461 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.