Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Philadelphia (PHL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Philadelphia (PHL) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 957 mi
Best airline from SRQ to PHL
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 19 min | 6.8% | 162 |
| Frontier Airlines | 80% | 24 min | 5.4% | 261 |
| PSA Airlines | 74% | 30 min | 5.1% | 351 |
| American Airlines | 74% | 28 min | 1.8% | 340 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to PHL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 26 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 39 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 45 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to PHL delayed?
- 23% of SRQ–PHL 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to PHL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 162 flights. 4 airlines flew SRQ–PHL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to PHL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SRQ to PHL?
- The scheduled SRQ–PHL flight time averages 2h 44m over 957 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to PHL 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 PHL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,114 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.