New York (JFK) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (JFK) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,041 mi
Best airline from JFK to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 84% | 15 min | 5.9% | 135 |
| JetBlue Airways | 77% | 16 min | 3.0% | 841 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to SRQ
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 78% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft33%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to SRQ delayed?
- 22% of JFK–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to SRQ?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 135 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to SRQ?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to SRQ?
- The scheduled JFK–SRQ flight time averages 3h 10m over 1,041 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are JFK to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 3.4% 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 is the worst month to fly from JFK to SRQ?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 979 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.