Columbus (CMH) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Columbus (CMH) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 286 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.78
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 869 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to SRQ
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 1 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 10 min |
| Friday | 90% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to SRQ delayed?
- 20% of CMH–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 CMH to SRQ?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to SRQ?
- The scheduled CMH–SRQ flight time averages 2h 22m over 869 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are CMH 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 CMH to SRQ?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 500 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.