Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Cleveland (CLE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Cleveland (CLE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 115 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 967 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to CLE
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to CLE delayed?
- 27% of SRQ–CLE 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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to CLE?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 9 a.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 CLE?
- The scheduled SRQ–CLE flight time averages 2h 44m over 967 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to CLE flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SRQ to CLE?
- Friday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 59%.
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Based on 317 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.