Newark (EWR) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EWR–SRQ. February 2026 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 62% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 2.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,034 mi
Best airline from EWR to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 6 min | 4.1% | 244 |
| United Airlines | 78% | 17 min | 2.7% | 1,621 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to SRQ
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to SRQ delayed?
- 21% of EWR–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to SRQ?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 244 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to SRQ?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to SRQ?
- The scheduled EWR–SRQ flight time averages 3h 7m over 1,034 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are EWR 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 EWR to SRQ?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,865 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.