Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Houston (HOU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Houston (HOU) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 140 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 7.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.38
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 22m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 789 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to HOU
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 6 min |
| Friday | 84% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 8 min |
| Sundaybest | 91% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to HOU delayed?
- 15% of SRQ–HOU 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 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to HOU?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to HOU?
- The scheduled SRQ–HOU flight time averages 2h 22m over 789 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to HOU flights cancelled?
- 7.8% 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 day of the week is most reliable for SRQ to HOU?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 79%.
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Based on 322 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.