Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York (LGA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying SRQ to LGA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 32 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,047 mi
Best airline from SRQ to LGA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 18 min | 1.7% | 176 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 36 min | 5.0% | 1,111 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to LGA
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (83% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (67%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 54 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 34 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 34 min |
| Fridaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 32 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to LGA delayed?
- 25% of SRQ–LGA 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 32 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to LGA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 176 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–LGA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to LGA?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (67%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to LGA?
- The scheduled SRQ–LGA flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,047 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to LGA flights cancelled?
- 4.4% 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 LGA?
- October 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,317 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.