Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Charlotte (CLT) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 547 mi
Best airline from SRQ to CLT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 83% | 18 min | 3.1% | 2,426 |
| PSA Airlines | 81% | 20 min | 2.5% | 550 |
| 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% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 21 min |
| Friday | 84% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system11%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 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 2,426 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?
- 3% 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 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 3,114 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.