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Route · SFB → AVL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sanford to Asheville

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.5%
On-time
-7.5 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
2,648
Flights

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Nov 2025 75%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 62%

Distance

465 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 54 17 0 0 G4
Nov 2025 52 13 0 0 G4
Oct 2025 61 19 0 0 G4
Sep 2025 39 6 0 0 G4
Aug 2025 45 23 0 0 G4
Jul 2025 45 21 0 1 G4
Jun 2025 43 15 0 1 G4
May 2025 39 19 1 0 G4
Apr 2025 41 15 0 0 G4
Mar 2025 48 14 2 0 G4
Feb 2025 33 11 0 0 G4
Jan 2025 34 8 0 0 G4
Dec 2024 37 11 0 0 G4
Nov 2024 44 5 0 0 G4
Oct 2024 50 10 9 0 G4
Sep 2024 36 11 4 0 G4
Aug 2024 44 15 1 0 G4
Jul 2024 53 20 1 0 G4
Jun 2024 47 16 1 0 G4
May 2024 31 9 0 0 G4
Mar 2024 38 11 0 0 G4
Feb 2024 36 10 0 0 G4
Jan 2024 42 16 1 0 G4
Dec 2023 54 14 0 0 G4

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

20 of 1,046 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,046 flights

What the Data Says About SFB to AVL

On-time performance on the SFB to AVL pairing (Sanford to Asheville) trails a chunk of the network: 71.5% of 2,648 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 78.8-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 1.9% (20 of 1,046 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Nov 2025 was the strongest month at 75% on-time versus Jul 2024 at 62%, a 13-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SFB to AVL?
Flights from Sanford to Asheville have a 71.5% on-time rate based on 2,648 flights. The average delay is 78.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 75% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SFB to AVL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 1,046 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SFB to AVL?
The flight distance from Sanford (SFB) to Asheville (AVL) is approximately 465 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from SFB to AVL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (75% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (62% 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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