SFB Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 60%, arrivals slightly better at 63%. Afternoon flights ran 10 points better than midday. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SFB. 60% on-time. About 1 in 3 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: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 86%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 76%. That is a 10-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 24 miles away and running 86% today. If your route is available from both airports, MCO 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
Afternoon vs Midday is a 10-point swing at SFB. The afternoon 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 held up fine at 85%. Hit 33% around 2pm, peaked at 100% around 7am. Currently at 60%, well below the morning numbers. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 78%, last week 77%. Arrivals up 6 points. Sat was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SFB has been bouncing between 0% and 89%. Best day was Jul 29 at 89%. Worst was Jun 18 at 0%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how SFB runs. Today's 60% is well below the norm.
About SFB Delays
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 60% on-time departures and 63% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Orlando Sanford International Airport has averaged 78% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.