Minneapolis (MSP) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 244 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.67
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 17m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,342 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to SRQ
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 8 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 93% | 2 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 5 min |
| Friday | 90% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft5%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system57%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to SRQ delayed?
- 15% of MSP–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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to SRQ?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 a.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 MSP to SRQ?
- The scheduled MSP–SRQ flight time averages 3h 17m over 1,342 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are MSP to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to SRQ?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 489 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.