Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Indianapolis (IND) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 351 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 876 mi
Best airline from SRQ to IND
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 18 min | 5.3% | 339 |
| Allegiant Air | 73% | 27 min | 2.4% | 376 |
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 (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 39 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 44 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 9 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to IND?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 339 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 (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 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 2024-07 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 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 715 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.