Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Washington (DCA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Washington (DCA) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in February 2025 that fell to 37% — a 53-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 851 mi
Best airline from SRQ to DCA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 25 min | 2.4% | 695 |
| Republic Airways | 71% | 18 min | 2.1% | 146 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to DCA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 21 min |
| Friday | 72% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 55 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to DCA delayed?
- 26% of SRQ–DCA 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to DCA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 695 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–DCA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to DCA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to DCA?
- The scheduled SRQ–DCA flight time averages 2h 27m over 851 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to DCA flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 DCA?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 37% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 861 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.