SFB Today
Decent day. Departures at 73%, arrivals worse at 55%. Early morning flights ran 39 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SFB. 73% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 86%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 47%. That is a 39-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is 122 miles away and running 80% today. If your route is available from both airports, JAX is the better bet right now.
SFB Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Orlando Sanford International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 39-point swing at SFB. The early morning block runs at 86%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 79%. Hit 43% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 57-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (69% vs 73%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
SFB has been bouncing between 43% and 85%. Best day was May 15 at 85%. Worst was Jun 3 at 43%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SFB runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SFB Delays
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 73% on-time departures and 55% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Orlando Sanford International Airport has averaged 69% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Orlando Sanford International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include MCO (Orlando International Airport), TPA (Tampa International Airport) and JAX (Jacksonville International Airport). When SFB is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Orlando Sanford International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.