Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 85% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 58% — a 27-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 104 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MCO to SRQ
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 66% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft66%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system3%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MCO to SRQ delayed?
- 27% of MCO–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.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MCO to SRQ?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MCO to SRQ?
- The scheduled MCO–SRQ flight time averages 58m over 104 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are MCO to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MCO to SRQ?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 85%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 607 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.