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Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Grand Rapids (GRR): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 165 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.

On-time
76%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
21 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.2%
Flights/day
0.45
last 12 months
Duration
2h 48m
scheduled
Distance
1,081 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for SRQ to GRR flights50%75%100%June 2024: 78% on-time (9 flights)78Jun 2024July 2024: 78% on-time (9 flights)78August 2024: 63% on-time (8 flights)63September 2024: 100% on-time (9 flights)100Sep 2024October 2024: 100% on-time (9 flights)100November 2024: 89% on-time (9 flights)89December 2024: 67% on-time (18 flights)67Dec 2024January 2025: 63% on-time (16 flights)63February 2025: 71% on-time (21 flights)71March 2025: 67% on-time (30 flights)67Mar 2025April 2025: 73% on-time (22 flights)73May 2025: 67% on-time (12 flights)67June 2025: 75% on-time (8 flights)75Jun 2025July 2025: 78% on-time (9 flights)78August 2025: 89% on-time (9 flights)89September 2025: 100% on-time (8 flights)100Sep 2025October 2025: 89% on-time (9 flights)89November 2025: 89% on-time (9 flights)89December 2025: 58% on-time (19 flights)58Dec 2025January 2026: 75% on-time (12 flights)75February 2026: 74% on-time (19 flights)74March 2026: 83% on-time (30 flights)83Mar 2026April 2026: 81% on-time (21 flights)81May 2026: 83% on-time (12 flights)83

Best time to fly from SRQ to GRR

Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (63%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, SRQ to GRR10 a.m.: 87% on-time (31 flights)1011 a.m.: 80% on-time (31 flights)1112 p.m.: 63% on-time (49 flights)121 p.m.: 88% on-time (25 flights)133 p.m.: 73% on-time (22 flights)156 p.m.: 80% on-time (51 flights)187 p.m.: 73% on-time (31 flights)198 p.m.: 75% on-time (62 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday75%43 min
Tuesday75%13 min
Wednesday73%22 min
Thursday81%12 min
Fridaybest87%5 min
Saturday71%22 min
Sunday73%25 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft43%
  • Airline operations19%
  • National airspace system37%
  • Weather2%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from SRQ to GRR delayed?
24% of SRQ–GRR 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 21 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to GRR?
Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from SRQ to GRR?
The scheduled SRQ–GRR flight time averages 2h 48m over 1,081 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
How often are SRQ to GRR flights cancelled?
1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
What day of the week is most reliable for SRQ to GRR?
Friday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 71%.

Based on 337 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.