Philadelphia (PHL) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Philadelphia (PHL) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 89% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 957 mi
Best airline from PHL to SRQ
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 89% | 8 min | 6.2% | 162 |
| American Airlines | 79% | 14 min | 1.5% | 340 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 18 min | 5.1% | 351 |
| Frontier Airlines | 78% | 19 min | 5.0% | 260 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to SRQ
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to SRQ delayed?
- 20% of PHL–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to SRQ?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 162 flights. 4 airlines flew PHL–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to SRQ?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to SRQ?
- The scheduled PHL–SRQ flight time averages 2h 57m over 957 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PHL 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 PHL to SRQ?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 38-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,113 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.