Best Time to Fly SFB to ABE: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Orlando Sanford International → Lehigh Valley International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
642 flights were scheduled from Sanford (SFB) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) in the last 12 months, and 75.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Allegiant Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and June the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 0.3% (US average 1.8%).
SFB to ABE on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 75.9% | 97 min | 0.3% | 642 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SFB to ABE
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,310 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 86.4% | 0.0% | 59 |
| 7am–8am | 89.4% | 2.1% | 48 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9am–10am | 94.9% | 0.7% | 277 |
| 10am–11am | 90.4% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.7% | 0.0% | 109 |
| 12pm–1pm | 74.4% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.3% | 2.1% | 48 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 54 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.2% | 2.0% | 49 |
| 5pm–6pm | 64.5% | 0.9% | 111 |
| 6pm–7pm | 63.6% | 0.6% | 177 |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.6% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 8pm–9pm | 73.5% | 2.9% | 35 |
| 9pm–10pm | 60.8% | 0.0% | 75 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SFB to ABE
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 97.0% | +17.2 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.8% | -1.0 pts | 0.0% | 67 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.1% | -13.7 pts | 0.9% | 226 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 0.8% | 984 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).