Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,022 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to SRQ
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 16 min |
| Friday | 62% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 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 aircraft15%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to SRQ delayed?
- 29% of DTW–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 20 minutes.
- How long is the flight from DTW to SRQ?
- The scheduled DTW–SRQ flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,022 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are DTW 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 day of the week is most reliable for DTW to SRQ?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 62%.
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Based on 252 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.