Washington (DCA) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on DCA–SRQ. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but February 2025 dropped to 67% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 851 mi
Best airline from DCA to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 14 min | 2.6% | 663 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 12 min | 2.1% | 146 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DCA to SRQ
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 86% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DCA to SRQ delayed?
- 19% of DCA–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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DCA to SRQ?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 663 flights. 2 airlines flew DCA–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DCA to SRQ?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DCA to SRQ?
- The scheduled DCA–SRQ flight time averages 2h 42m over 851 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are DCA to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DCA to SRQ?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 830 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.