Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on SRQ–BOS: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Allegiant Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 93% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,220 mi
Best airline from SRQ to BOS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 93% | 4 min | 3.4% | 236 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 27 min | 3.2% | 872 |
| Republic Airways | 54% | 48 min | 2.2% | 184 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to BOS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 26 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 54 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations37%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to BOS delayed?
- 27% of SRQ–BOS 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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to BOS?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 236 flights. 3 airlines flew SRQ–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to BOS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 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 SRQ to BOS?
- The scheduled SRQ–BOS flight time averages 3h 10m over 1,220 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to BOS flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from SRQ to BOS?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,311 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.