Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 134 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 64% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.37
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,022 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to DTW
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (71% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (36%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 18 min |
| Friday | 59% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 55% | 38 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 61 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft64%
- Airline operations14%
- National airspace system21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to DTW delayed?
- 36% of SRQ–DTW 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 31 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to DTW?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (71% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (36%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to DTW?
- The scheduled SRQ–DTW flight time averages 2h 50m over 1,022 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to DTW flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for SRQ to DTW?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 55%.
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Based on 252 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.