St. Louis (STL) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
St. Louis (STL) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 357 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.98
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 903 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from STL to SRQ
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 11 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 17 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 operations23%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from STL to SRQ delayed?
- 23% of STL–SRQ 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from STL to SRQ?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from STL to SRQ?
- The scheduled STL–SRQ flight time averages 2h 18m over 903 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are STL to SRQ flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from STL to SRQ?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 697 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.