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Route · EWR → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Sarasota/Bradenton

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to SRQ (Newark to Sarasota/Bradenton) ranks #2377 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
5,299
Flights
#2377 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 63%

Distance

1,034 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 24 2 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 85 17 5 0 UA,YX
Oct 2025 68 13 1 0 UA,YX
Sep 2025 60 11 0 0 UA
Aug 2025 62 13 0 0 UA
Jul 2025 62 18 2 0 UA
Jun 2025 68 19 0 1 UA
May 2025 76 15 2 0 UA
Apr 2025 90 21 1 0 UA
Mar 2025 93 15 1 1 UA
Feb 2025 84 15 1 0 UA,YX
Jan 2025 93 11 2 1 YX,UA
Dec 2024 93 24 1 1 UA,YX
Nov 2024 88 19 0 0 YX,UA
Oct 2024 67 8 15 0 UA,YX
Sep 2024 60 11 3 0 UA
Aug 2024 62 18 2 2 UA
Jul 2024 62 23 2 0 UA
Jun 2024 60 15 2 0 UA
May 2024 84 13 1 0 UA
Apr 2024 90 18 1 0 UA
Mar 2024 93 16 0 0 UA
Feb 2024 87 8 2 0 UA
Jan 2024 93 17 6 0 YX,UA

EWR–SRQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.5%) · weakest: July (64.5%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.5% on-time · ~66 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~112 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

64.5% on-time · ~63 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

52 of 1,871 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 1,871 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR 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 EWR and SRQ side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare EWR vs SRQ

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Sarasota/Bradenton · fleet on-time rank #3964 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to SRQ

The Newark to Sarasota/Bradenton corridor (EWR to SRQ) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,299 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.6 minutes behind on average. 9 carriers cover the 1,034-mile route; over the last 24 months, 52 of 1,871 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 63% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–SRQ peaks in October at 85.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~112 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 64.5%, a 21.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to SRQ rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to SRQ ranks #2377 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 EWR to SRQ? ▼
Flights from Newark to Sarasota/Bradenton have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 5,299 flights. The average delay is 73.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to SRQ? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (52 of 1,871 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to SRQ? ▼
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is approximately 1,034 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to SRQ? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EWR Airport

Newark
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 EWR–SRQ data

EWR–SRQ is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare EWR and SRQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.5% on-time) beats July (64.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% 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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