Cincinnati (CVG) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 310 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.85
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 812 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to SRQ
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 35 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to SRQ delayed?
- 24% of CVG–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to SRQ?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to SRQ?
- The scheduled CVG–SRQ flight time averages 2h 15m over 812 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CVG to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to SRQ?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 649 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.