Tulsa (TUL) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Tulsa (TUL) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 110 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 36 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 995 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TUL to SFB
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 40 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 100% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 46% | 20 min |
| Friday | 70% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 102 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TUL to SFB delayed?
- 31% of TUL–SFB 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 36 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TUL to SFB?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TUL to SFB?
- The scheduled TUL–SFB flight time averages 2h 26m over 995 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are TUL to SFB flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 215 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.