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Route · AVL → SFB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Asheville to Sanford

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AVL to SFB (Asheville to Sanford) ranks #3465 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.9%
On-time
-5.1 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
2,642
Flights
#3465 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Nov 2025 83%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 72%

Distance

465 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 54 15 0 0 G4
Nov 2025 52 9 0 0 G4
Oct 2025 62 17 0 0 G4
Sep 2025 39 5 0 0 G4
Aug 2025 45 21 0 0 G4
Jul 2025 45 16 0 0 G4
Jun 2025 43 13 0 0 G4
May 2025 39 19 1 0 G4
Apr 2025 41 16 0 0 G4
Mar 2025 48 9 2 0 G4
Feb 2025 33 12 0 0 G4
Jan 2025 34 11 0 0 G4
Dec 2024 37 12 0 1 G4
Nov 2024 44 7 0 0 G4
Oct 2024 49 8 8 0 G4
Sep 2024 36 10 4 0 G4
Aug 2024 44 10 1 0 G4
Jul 2024 53 14 1 0 G4
Jun 2024 47 9 1 0 G4
May 2024 31 10 0 0 G4
Mar 2024 38 7 0 0 G4
Feb 2024 36 6 0 1 G4
Jan 2024 42 14 1 0 G4
Dec 2023 54 13 0 0 G4

AVL–SFB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (80.5%) · weakest: July (63.0%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75%

Strongest calendar month

February

80.5% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~50 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

63.0% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

19 of 1,046 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,046 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from AVL

Among 12 routes leaving AVL, only 5 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 2 stay ≥85% and 5 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing AVL options should weigh this 73.9% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4605 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AVL to SFB

On-time performance on the AVL to SFB pairing (Asheville to Sanford) trails a chunk of the network: 73.9% of 2,642 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 82.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 465 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.8% (19 of 1,046 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Nov 2025 was the strongest month at 83% on-time versus Dec 2025 at 72%, a 11-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, AVL–SFB peaks in February at 80.5% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~50 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 63.0%, a 17.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AVL to SFB rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AVL to SFB ranks #3465 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 AVL to SFB?
Flights from Asheville to Sanford have a 73.9% on-time rate based on 2,642 flights. The average delay is 82.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AVL to SFB?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,046 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AVL to SFB?
The flight distance from Asheville (AVL) to Sanford (SFB) is approximately 465 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from AVL to SFB?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (83% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using AVL–SFB data

AVL–SFB sits 5.1 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare AVL and SFB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AVL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (80.5% on-time) beats July (63.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 73.9% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.