Sanford (SFB) to Louisville (SDF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Louisville (SDF) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 127 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 54% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 54%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 44 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 698 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to SDF
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (53% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (33%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 50% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 51% | 46 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 47% | 56 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather25%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to SDF delayed?
- 46% of SFB–SDF 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 44 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to SDF?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (53% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (33%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to SDF?
- The scheduled SFB–SDF flight time averages 2h 8m over 698 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 46% of the time.
- How often are SFB to SDF flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 277 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.