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Route · LGA → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Sarasota/Bradenton

The LGA–SRQ corridor (New York, NY → Sarasota/Bradenton, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 14 carriers across roughly 1,047 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
3,229
Flights

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 90%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 63%

Distance

1,047 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 12 5 0 DL
Nov 2025 51 11 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 31 16 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 31 1 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 36 5 0 0 YX,DL
Jul 2025 40 6 1 0 YX,DL
Jun 2025 35 5 2 0 DL,YX
May 2025 41 11 1 0 AA,DL
Apr 2025 89 15 0 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 93 19 3 0 AA,DL,YX
Feb 2025 84 28 1 1 AA,DL
Jan 2025 90 22 1 0 AA,DL
Dec 2024 88 33 0 1 AA,DL
Nov 2024 73 7 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 31 1 7 0 DL
Sep 2024 30 2 1 0 DL
Aug 2024 36 4 3 0 DL,YX
Jul 2024 41 8 3 0 DL,YX
Jun 2024 35 4 0 1 DL,YX
May 2024 36 6 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 14 1 0 DL
Mar 2024 92 18 0 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 89 12 1 0 B6,DL,YX
Jan 2024 93 23 3 1 B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

35 of 1,384 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,384 flights

What the Data Says About LGA to SRQ

The New York to Sarasota/Bradenton corridor (LGA to SRQ) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,229 tracked flights. Late flights run 78.8 minutes behind on average. 14 carriers cover the 1,047-mile route; over the last 24 months, 35 of 1,384 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 63% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from LGA to SRQ?
Flights from New York to Sarasota/Bradenton have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 3,229 flights. The average delay is 78.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LGA to SRQ?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (35 of 1,384 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LGA to SRQ?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is approximately 1,047 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LGA to SRQ?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Dec 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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