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Route · EWR → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Sarasota/Bradenton

The EWR–SRQ corridor (Newark, NJ → Sarasota/Bradenton, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 1,034 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
5,299
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

52 of 1,871 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 1,871 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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