Nashville (BNA) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on BNA–SRQ. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but May 2026 dropped to 48% — a gap of 47 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 648 mi
Best airline from BNA to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 12 min | 2.0% | 1,192 |
| Allegiant Air | 77% | 25 min | 3.6% | 84 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BNA to SRQ
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BNA to SRQ delayed?
- 21% of BNA–SRQ flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BNA to SRQ?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,192 flights. 2 airlines flew BNA–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BNA to SRQ?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BNA to SRQ?
- The scheduled BNA–SRQ flight time averages 1h 55m over 648 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BNA to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BNA to SRQ?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,276 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.