Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- 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. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Thursdaybest | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 69% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather19%
- Security1%
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 2024-07 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 SBN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (47%). 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?
- 0.8% 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 SBN?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 501 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.