Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 165 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.45
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,081 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GRR to SRQ
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 87% | 5 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system40%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GRR to SRQ delayed?
- 21% of GRR–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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GRR to SRQ?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 4 p.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 GRR to SRQ?
- The scheduled GRR–SRQ flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,081 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are GRR to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for GRR to SRQ?
- Friday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 73%.
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Based on 337 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.