Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Pittsburgh (PIT) 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, 78% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 912 mi
Best airline from SRQ to PIT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 15 min | 4.3% | 326 |
| Allegiant Air | 77% | 19 min | 2.0% | 356 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SRQ to PIT
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 38 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 80% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 18 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 operations16%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SRQ to PIT delayed?
- 23% of SRQ–PIT 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SRQ to PIT?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 326 flights. 2 airlines flew SRQ–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SRQ to PIT?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (93% 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 PIT?
- The scheduled SRQ–PIT flight time averages 2h 26m over 912 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are SRQ to PIT flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 PIT?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 682 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.