Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Cincinnati (CVG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Cincinnati (CVG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 309 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.85
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 812 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to CVG
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 35 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft57%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to CVG delayed?
- 24% of SRQ–CVG 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to CVG?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 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 CVG?
- The scheduled SRQ–CVG flight time averages 2h 19m over 812 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to CVG 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 is the worst month to fly from SRQ to CVG?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 684 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.