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Route · ABE → SFB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Sanford

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABE to SFB (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Sanford) ranks #3190 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
95 min
Delay when late
3,299
Flights
#3190 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Apr 2025 95%

Worst Month

Aug 2024 67%

Distance

882 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 11 0 0 G4
Nov 2025 62 11 0 0 G4
Oct 2025 62 15 0 0 G4
Sep 2025 39 5 0 0 G4
Aug 2025 54 11 0 0 G4
Jul 2025 54 11 0 1 G4
Jun 2025 59 15 1 0 G4
May 2025 50 8 0 0 G4
Apr 2025 58 3 0 0 G4
Mar 2025 69 8 0 0 G4
Feb 2025 58 12 1 0 G4
Jan 2025 52 9 0 0 G4
Dec 2024 60 13 0 0 G4
Nov 2024 61 7 0 0 G4
Oct 2024 61 8 5 0 G4
Sep 2024 34 4 0 0 G4
Aug 2024 52 17 1 0 G4
Jul 2024 61 13 1 0 G4
Jun 2024 57 9 0 0 G4
May 2024 53 9 0 0 G4
Apr 2024 49 5 1 0 G4
Mar 2024 56 6 1 0 G4
Feb 2024 48 8 0 0 G4
Jan 2024 50 8 0 0 G4

ABE–SFB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (89.0%) · weakest: June (75.8%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.6%

Strongest calendar month

May

89.0% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~57 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

75.8% on-time · ~55 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

11 of 1,318 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,318 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ABE - Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA.

ABE on-time profile

SFB - Sanford

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sanford, FL.

SFB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ABE and SFB side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ABE vs SFB

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ABE departures

From ABE, this corridor sits with 2 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 5 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Sanford · fleet on-time rank #2248 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ABE to SFB

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Sanford (ABE to SFB) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 3,299 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 95.4 minutes. The 882-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 1,318 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Aug 2024 came in at just 67% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ABE–SFB peaks in May at 89.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~57 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 75.8%, a 13.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABE to SFB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABE to SFB ranks #3190 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ABE to SFB? ▼
Flights from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Sanford have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 3,299 flights. The average delay is 95.4 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABE to SFB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,318 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABE to SFB? ▼
The flight distance from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Sanford (SFB) is approximately 882 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ABE to SFB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Aug 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ABE Airport

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton
SFB Airport

Sanford
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ABE–SFB data

ABE–SFB runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ABE and SFB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABE airport
  • If your dates flex, May (89.0% on-time) beats June (75.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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