Fayetteville (XNA) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fayetteville (XNA) to Sanford (SFB) 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, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 37 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 920 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from XNA to SFB
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 66% | 55 min |
| Thursday | 50% | 407 min |
| Fridaybest | 74% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 44% | 47 min |
| Sunday | 33% | 67 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to SFB delayed?
- 32% of XNA–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 37 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from XNA to SFB?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from XNA to SFB?
- The scheduled XNA–SFB flight time averages 2h 18m over 920 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are XNA to SFB 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%.
Explore related pages
More routes from XNA
Based on 284 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.