Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Denver (DEN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Denver (DEN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 306 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.84
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 10m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,531 mi
Best airline from SRQ to DEN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 0.9% | 320 |
| United Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 0.4% | 223 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to DEN
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft42%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system35%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to DEN delayed?
- 22% of SRQ–DEN 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 DEN?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 320 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–DEN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to DEN?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to DEN?
- The scheduled SRQ–DEN flight time averages 4h 10m over 1,531 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to DEN flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SRQ to DEN?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 543 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.