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Route · ATL → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Sarasota/Bradenton

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to SRQ (Atlanta to Sarasota/Bradenton) ranks #648 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
14,576
Flights
#648 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

444 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 187 40 3 1 DL
Nov 2025 167 28 4 0 DL
Oct 2025 171 27 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 162 17 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 179 35 3 0 DL
Jul 2025 200 46 2 1 DL
Jun 2025 196 60 5 1 DL
May 2025 204 49 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 209 42 2 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 240 54 0 1 DL,WN
Feb 2025 194 38 0 0 WN,DL
Jan 2025 199 40 7 1 DL,WN
Dec 2024 222 56 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 195 29 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 206 13 52 1 DL,WN
Sep 2024 200 32 7 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 211 37 6 1 DL,WN
Jul 2024 215 73 12 2 DL,WN
Jun 2024 213 39 0 1 DL,WN
May 2024 248 58 0 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 244 43 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 259 65 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 230 27 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 239 50 0 0 DL,WN

ATL–SRQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (89.4%) · weakest: July (77.3%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

89.4% on-time · ~182 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~232 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.3% on-time · ~210 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

103 of 4,990 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

11 of 4,990 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

SRQ - Sarasota/Bradenton

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sarasota/Bradenton, FL.

SRQ on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and SRQ side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs SRQ

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Sarasota/Bradenton · fleet on-time rank #1823 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to SRQ

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Atlanta to Sarasota/Bradenton (ATL to SRQ) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 14,576 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.3 minutes. The 444-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.1% of 4,990 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–SRQ peaks in September at 89.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~232 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.3%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to SRQ rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to SRQ ranks #648 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ATL to SRQ? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Sarasota/Bradenton have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 14,576 flights. The average delay is 61.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to SRQ? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (103 of 4,990 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to SRQ? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is approximately 444 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to SRQ? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
SRQ Airport

Sarasota/Bradenton
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–SRQ data

ATL–SRQ runs 4.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and SRQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (89.4% on-time) beats July (77.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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