Cleveland (CLE) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Cleveland (CLE) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 122 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.33
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 967 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLE to SRQ
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 94% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 10 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 18 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 aircraft41%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system32%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLE to SRQ delayed?
- 23% of CLE–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLE to SRQ?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 6 a.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLE to SRQ?
- The scheduled CLE–SRQ flight time averages 2h 43m over 967 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are CLE to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 1.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for CLE to SRQ?
- Monday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 71%.
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Based on 324 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.