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Route · AVL → SFB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Asheville to Sanford

The AVL–SFB corridor (Asheville, NC → Sanford, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 465 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.9%
On-time
-5.1 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
2,642
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

19 of 1,046 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,046 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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