Indianapolis (IND) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 351 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 876 mi
Best airline from IND to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 17 min | 5.0% | 339 |
| Allegiant Air | 75% | 25 min | 2.4% | 376 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to SRQ
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 31 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 43 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 7 min |
| Friday | 76% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to SRQ delayed?
- 24% of IND–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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from IND to SRQ?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 339 flights. 2 airlines flew IND–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to SRQ?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to SRQ?
- The scheduled IND–SRQ flight time averages 2h 21m over 876 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are IND to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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 IND to SRQ?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 715 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.