Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 351 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 912 mi
Best airline from PIT to SRQ
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 4.0% | 326 |
| Allegiant Air | 76% | 17 min | 2.0% | 356 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to SRQ
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 75% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 14 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 operations29%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to SRQ delayed?
- 23% of PIT–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PIT to SRQ?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, 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 (56%). 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 30m over 912 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PIT to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 2.9% 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 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.
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Based on 682 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.