Denver (DEN) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 306 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.84
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,531 mi
Best airline from DEN to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 10 min | 0.4% | 223 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 17 min | 1.6% | 320 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to SRQ
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 11 min |
| Friday | 69% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather3%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to SRQ delayed?
- 21% of DEN–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 DEN to SRQ?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 223 flights. 2 airlines flew DEN–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to SRQ?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to SRQ?
- The scheduled DEN–SRQ flight time averages 3h 28m over 1,531 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are DEN to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 DEN to SRQ?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 543 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.