Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying SRQ to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,041 mi
Best airline from SRQ to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 75% | 19 min | 5.9% | 135 |
| JetBlue Airways | 73% | 24 min | 2.9% | 841 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to JFK
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 30 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system31%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to JFK delayed?
- 27% of SRQ–JFK 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 135 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to JFK?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to JFK?
- The scheduled SRQ–JFK flight time averages 2h 52m over 1,041 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 JFK?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 979 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.