Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Charlotte (CLT) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 59% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 547 mi
Best airline from SRQ to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 18 min | 3.0% | 2,450 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 21 min | 2.4% | 584 |
| Envoy Air | 76% | 15 min | 1.4% | 138 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to CLT
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 25 min |
| Friday | 83% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to CLT delayed?
- 18% of SRQ–CLT 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to CLT?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 2,450 flights. 3 airlines flew SRQ–CLT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to CLT?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to CLT?
- The scheduled SRQ–CLT flight time averages 1h 58m over 547 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to CLT 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 CLT?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,172 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.