Boston (BOS) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BOS–SRQ: 3.1% 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, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Allegiant Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,220 mi
Best airline from BOS to SRQ
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 82% | 18 min | 3.6% | 247 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 19 min | 2.9% | 888 |
| 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 | 74% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system39%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to SRQ delayed?
- 25% of BOS–SRQ flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to SRQ?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 247 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 31m over 1,220 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are BOS to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — 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 November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,338 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.