How busy is Orlando Sanford International right now?

The TSA wait at SFB is about about 5 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy SFB is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for SFB?

The FAA airport status for SFB (Orlando Sanford International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. SFB has an on-time departure rate of 70%, with an average delay of 87 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is SFB busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Orlando Sanford International (SFB). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 70% of flights depart on time from SFB. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Orlando Sanford International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at SFB. On a typical day, 70% of departures from Orlando Sanford International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 87 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Orlando Sanford International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current SFB delays. Historically, 70% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 87 minutes. About 1.2% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Orlando Sanford International?

When departures at SFB (Orlando Sanford International) are delayed, the average delay is about 87 minutes. Overall, 70% of flights depart on time. About 1.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Orlando Sanford International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At SFB, 70% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 87 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Orlando Sanford International?

SFB sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Orlando Sanford International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including SFB. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

SFB is having a rough day. 70% on-time rate.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 70% on time. avg delay 87 min. TSA: about about 5 min.

Updated 5:43 AM UTC

SFB Sanford Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at SFB?

The TSA wait at SFB is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Orlando Sanford International

SFB delays today: Orlando Sanford International has an on-time departure rate of about 70%. The FAA airport status for SFB typically shows an average delay of 87 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 15 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.