New York (LGA) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying LGA to SRQ isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,047 mi
Best airline from LGA to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 80% | 16 min | 4.7% | 1,112 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 22 min | 1.1% | 176 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGA to SRQ
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 19 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGA to SRQ delayed?
- 21% of LGA–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGA to SRQ?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 1,112 flights. 2 airlines flew LGA–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGA to SRQ?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGA to SRQ?
- The scheduled LGA–SRQ flight time averages 3h 12m over 1,047 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are LGA to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 4.1% 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 LGA to SRQ?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,318 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.