Harrisburg (MDT) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Harrisburg (MDT) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 112 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.31
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 942 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDT to SRQ
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 21 min |
| Friday | 50% | 175 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 56 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDT to SRQ delayed?
- 17% of MDT–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 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDT to SRQ?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDT to SRQ?
- The scheduled MDT–SRQ flight time averages 2h 36m over 942 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MDT to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 238 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.