Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on DFW–SRQ: 3.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 67% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 945 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to SRQ
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 61% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 17 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 62% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 59% | 32 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 operations23%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to SRQ delayed?
- 33% of DFW–SRQ flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to SRQ?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 2 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 DFW to SRQ?
- The scheduled DFW–SRQ flight time averages 2h 30m over 945 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are DFW to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to SRQ?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 29% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 67-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 825 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.