Houston (HOU) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Houston (HOU) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 189 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.52
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 789 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HOU to SRQ
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 62% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 14 min |
| Friday | 76% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sundaybest | 85% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HOU to SRQ delayed?
- 24% of HOU–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HOU to SRQ?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HOU to SRQ?
- The scheduled HOU–SRQ flight time averages 2h 9m over 789 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are HOU to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 6.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for HOU to SRQ?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 62%.
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Based on 344 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.