Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Indianapolis (IND) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.8% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 876 mi
Best airline from SRQ to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Airmost reliable | 73% | 27 min | 2.5% | 363 |
| Southwest Airlines | 73% | 18 min | 5.2% | 346 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to IND
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 41 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 44 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 9 min |
| Friday | 76% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 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 aircraft66%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to IND delayed?
- 27% of SRQ–IND 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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to IND?
- Allegiant Air has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 363 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–IND frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to IND?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to IND?
- The scheduled SRQ–IND flight time averages 2h 26m over 876 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to IND flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from SRQ to IND?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 709 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.