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Route · JFK → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Sarasota/Bradenton

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to SRQ (New York to Sarasota/Bradenton) ranks #3807 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
2,028
Flights
#3807 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.2%

Best Month

Mar 2025 81%

Worst Month

May 2025 76%

Distance

1,041 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 14 2 0 DL,B6
Nov 2025 37 12 1 0 B6
Oct 2025 31 5 0 0 B6
Sep 2025 30 3 0 0 B6
Aug 2025 31 5 0 0 B6
Jul 2025 31 6 1 0 B6
Jun 2025 36 8 0 0 B6
May 2025 51 12 0 0 B6
Apr 2025 43 3 0 0 B6
Mar 2025 54 10 1 0 B6
Feb 2025 44 9 1 0 B6
Jan 2025 31 8 1 2 B6
Dec 2024 31 10 0 0 B6
Nov 2024 32 7 0 0 B6
Oct 2024 31 2 8 0 B6
Sep 2024 30 8 1 0 B6
Aug 2024 31 7 2 0 B6
Jul 2024 31 8 0 0 B6
Jun 2024 30 4 0 0 B6
May 2024 31 13 0 0 B6
Apr 2024 30 7 0 0 B6
Mar 2024 31 14 0 0 B6
Jan 2024 31 5 0 1 B6
Dec 2023 31 6 0 0 B6

JFK–SRQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.6%) · weakest: June (64.1%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.6% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~44 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

64.1% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.2%

18 of 832 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

3 of 832 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Sarasota/Bradenton · fleet on-time rank #4248 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to SRQ

The New York to Sarasota/Bradenton corridor (JFK to SRQ) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,028 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.5 minutes behind on average. 7 carriers cover the 1,041-mile route; over the last 24 months, 18 of 832 flights were cancelled (2.2%) and 0.4% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Mar 2025 was the strongest month at 81% on-time versus May 2025 at 76%, a 5-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–SRQ peaks in October at 84.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~44 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 64.1%, a 20.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to SRQ rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to SRQ ranks #3807 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 JFK to SRQ?
Flights from New York to Sarasota/Bradenton have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 2,028 flights. The average delay is 70.5 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 81% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to SRQ?
Over the last 24 months, 2.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 832 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to SRQ?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is approximately 1,041 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to SRQ?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (81% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (76% 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 JFK–SRQ data

JFK–SRQ is mid-pack at 76.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JFK and SRQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.6% on-time) beats June (64.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.3% 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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