Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Newark (EWR) 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, 83% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. United Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 84% of the time.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,034 mi
Best airline from SRQ to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 16 min | 2.4% | 1,674 |
| Republic Airways | 74% | 24 min | 6.3% | 253 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 20 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system46%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to EWR delayed?
- 17% of SRQ–EWR 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 1,674 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to EWR?
- The scheduled SRQ–EWR flight time averages 2h 53m over 1,034 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from SRQ to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,927 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.