Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Nashville (BNA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (94% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 648 mi
Best airline from SRQ to BNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 1.5% | 1,192 |
| Allegiant Air | 79% | 9 min | 3.6% | 84 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to BNA
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 7 min |
| Thursdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Friday | 84% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft52%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to BNA delayed?
- 16% of SRQ–BNA 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to BNA?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,192 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 (98% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (67%). 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 16% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to BNA flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 1,276 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.