Boston (BOS) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on BOS–SRQ: 3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Allegiant Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,220 mi
Best airline from BOS to SRQ
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 86% | 17 min | 3.4% | 236 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 19 min | 2.9% | 874 |
| Republic Airways | 71% | 21 min | 3.8% | 184 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to SRQ
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system39%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to SRQ delayed?
- 24% of BOS–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to SRQ?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 236 flights. 3 airlines flew BOS–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to SRQ?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to SRQ?
- The scheduled BOS–SRQ flight time averages 3h 32m over 1,220 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are BOS to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to SRQ?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,313 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.