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Route · BWI → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Baltimore to Sarasota/Bradenton

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BWI to SRQ (Baltimore to Sarasota/Bradenton) ranks #1984 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.6%
On-time
-4.4 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
6,348
Flights
#1984 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 66%

Distance

880 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 106 34 0 1 WN
Nov 2025 104 16 2 0 WN
Oct 2025 92 17 0 1 WN
Sep 2025 90 10 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 95 22 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 119 40 3 1 WN
Jun 2025 114 32 0 0 WN
May 2025 120 37 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 123 24 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 144 26 4 0 WN
Feb 2025 101 21 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 99 22 1 0 WN
Dec 2024 104 27 1 1 WN
Nov 2024 102 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 93 5 22 1 WN
Sep 2024 89 10 4 0 WN
Aug 2024 95 29 3 0 WN
Jul 2024 119 40 0 0 WN
Jun 2024 114 28 0 1 WN
May 2024 116 29 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 122 28 1 1 G4,WN
Mar 2024 155 37 1 1 G4,WN
Feb 2024 125 23 0 0 G4,WN
Jan 2024 132 44 4 0 G4,WN

BWI–SRQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (82.4%) · weakest: July (61.2%)

60%65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.5%

Strongest calendar month

February

82.4% on-time · ~94 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~130 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

61.2% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

47 of 2,673 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

8 of 2,673 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from BWI

Among 64 routes leaving BWI, only 11 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 0 stay ≥85% and 53 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing BWI options should weigh this 74.6% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4526 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BWI to SRQ

On-time performance on the BWI to SRQ pairing (Baltimore to Sarasota/Bradenton) trails a chunk of the network: 74.6% of 6,348 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 60.1-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 880 miles across 3 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.8% (47 of 2,673 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BWI–SRQ peaks in February at 82.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~130 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 61.2%, a 21.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BWI to SRQ rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BWI to SRQ ranks #1984 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 BWI to SRQ?
Flights from Baltimore to Sarasota/Bradenton have a 74.6% on-time rate based on 6,348 flights. The average delay is 60.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BWI to SRQ?
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (47 of 2,673 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BWI to SRQ?
The flight distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is approximately 880 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BWI to SRQ?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using BWI–SRQ data

BWI–SRQ sits 4.4 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare BWI and SRQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BWI airport
  • If your dates flex, February (82.4% on-time) beats July (61.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 74.6% 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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