Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Nashville (BNA) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 67% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 648 mi
Best airline from SRQ to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 12 min | 1.4% | 1,270 |
| Allegiant Air | 78% | 10 min | 3.2% | 94 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to BNA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 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 aircraft56%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to BNA delayed?
- 17% of SRQ–BNA 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 1,270 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–BNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to BNA?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to BNA?
- The scheduled SRQ–BNA flight time averages 2h 2m over 648 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SRQ to BNA?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,364 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.