Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 96% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 72% — a 24-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 444 mi
Best airline from SRQ to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 86% | 13 min | 2.7% | 4,722 |
| Southwest Airlines | 83% | 9 min | 4.6% | 263 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 9 min |
| Friday | 85% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to ATL delayed?
- 14% of SRQ–ATL 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 4,722 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to ATL?
- The scheduled SRQ–ATL flight time averages 1h 43m over 444 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SRQ to ATL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,985 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.