Fayetteville (XNA) to Sanford (SFB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fayetteville (XNA) to Sanford (SFB) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 41 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- 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 (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 34 min |
| Tuesday | 69% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 58 min |
| Thursday | 46% | 108 min |
| Fridaybest | 75% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 37% | 81 min |
| Sunday | 36% | 58 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from XNA to SFB delayed?
- 34% of XNA–SFB 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 41 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 (53%). 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 34% of the time.
- How often are XNA to SFB flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 296 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.