Sanford (SFB) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sanford (SFB) to Fayetteville (XNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 144 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 920 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SFB to XNA
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 21 min |
| Thursdaybest | 100% | 3 min |
| Friday | 73% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 50% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SFB to XNA delayed?
- 27% of SFB–XNA 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SFB to XNA?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SFB to XNA?
- The scheduled SFB–XNA flight time averages 2h 39m over 920 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SFB to XNA flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 284 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.