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Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 340 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3% of scheduled flights never departed.

On-time
79%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
15 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.0%
Flights/day
0.93
last 12 months
Duration
2h 29m
scheduled
Distance
912 mi

Best airline from PIT to SRQ

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Southwest Airlinesmost reliable80%14 min4.0%326
Allegiant Air77%16 min2.1%375

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for PIT to SRQ flights50%75%100%August 2024: 72% on-time (21 flights)72Aug 2024September 2024: 100% on-time (17 flights)100October 2024: 94% on-time (29 flights)94November 2024: 100% on-time (15 flights)100Nov 2024December 2024: 53% on-time (19 flights)53January 2025: 78% on-time (23 flights)78February 2025: 69% on-time (32 flights)69Feb 2025March 2025: 78% on-time (60 flights)78April 2025: 89% on-time (35 flights)89May 2025: 88% on-time (24 flights)88May 2025June 2025: 69% on-time (29 flights)69July 2025: 67% on-time (30 flights)67August 2025: 75% on-time (20 flights)75Aug 2025September 2025: 67% on-time (12 flights)67October 2025: 88% on-time (34 flights)88November 2025: 88% on-time (34 flights)88Nov 2025December 2025: 80% on-time (36 flights)80January 2026: 48% on-time (25 flights)48February 2026: 87% on-time (30 flights)87Feb 2026March 2026: 72% on-time (50 flights)72April 2026: 85% on-time (27 flights)85May 2026: 83% on-time (24 flights)83May 2026June 2026: 91% on-time (24 flights)91July 2026: 83% on-time (24 flights)83

Best time to fly from PIT to SRQ

Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, PIT to SRQ6 a.m.: 98% on-time (43 flights)67 a.m.: 91% on-time (33 flights)78 a.m.: 100% on-time (35 flights)89 a.m.: 73% on-time (34 flights)910 a.m.: 81% on-time (69 flights)1011 a.m.: 90% on-time (54 flights)1112 p.m.: 75% on-time (71 flights)121 p.m.: 79% on-time (53 flights)132 p.m.: 78% on-time (53 flights)143 p.m.: 78% on-time (107 flights)154 p.m.: 57% on-time (21 flights)165 p.m.: 57% on-time (56 flights)176 p.m.: 72% on-time (39 flights)18scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday82%21 min
Tuesdaybest92%7 min
Wednesday80%5 min
Thursday79%16 min
Friday75%26 min
Saturday75%13 min
Sunday77%15 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft41%
  • Airline operations28%
  • National airspace system27%
  • Weather4%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from PIT to SRQ delayed?
22% of PIT–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 15 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from PIT to SRQ?
Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 326 flights. 2 airlines flew PIT–SRQ frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to SRQ?
Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from PIT to SRQ?
The scheduled PIT–SRQ flight time averages 2h 29m over 912 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
How often are PIT to SRQ flights cancelled?
3% 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 PIT to SRQ?
January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 701 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.