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Route · MSP → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Minneapolis to Sarasota/Bradenton

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MSP to SRQ (Minneapolis to Sarasota/Bradenton) ranks #4702 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.6%
On-time
+3.6 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
749
Flights
#4702 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

N/A

Worst Month

N/A

Distance

1,342 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 6 1 0 DL
Apr 2025 34 2 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2025 45 9 0 1 DL,G4
Feb 2025 37 7 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2025 34 5 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 31 6 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 32 2 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2024 40 9 0 0 DL,G4
Feb 2024 36 2 0 0 DL,G4
Jan 2024 40 7 0 1 DL,G4
Dec 2023 41 10 0 0 DL,G4
Nov 2023 31 0 0 0 DL,G4
Apr 2023 37 10 1 0 WN,DL,G4
Mar 2023 46 12 0 0 DL,WN,G4
Feb 2023 36 4 1 0 DL,G4
Jan 2023 40 8 0 0 DL,G4
Dec 2022 34 9 0 0 DL,G4
Mar 2022 32 7 0 0 DL
Apr 2021 30 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2021 31 6 0 0 DL
Jan 2021 31 6 0 0 9E,DL

MSP–SRQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (100.0%) · weakest: December (77.4%)

75%80%85%90%95%100%105% JanFebMarAprNovDec 77.4%

Strongest calendar month

November

100.0% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~39 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

77.4% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

3 of 749 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

2 of 749 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MSP - Minneapolis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Minneapolis, MN.

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

Compare MSP vs SRQ

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MSP departures

From MSP, this corridor sits with 57 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 99 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (42 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: Sarasota/Bradenton · fleet on-time rank #2112 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MSP to SRQ

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Minneapolis to Sarasota/Bradenton (MSP to SRQ) running a 82.6% on-time rate over 749 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 68.2 minutes. The 1,342-mile corridor is served by 5 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 749 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

On the multi-year calendar, MSP–SRQ peaks in November at 100.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~39 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 77.4%, a 22.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MSP to SRQ rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MSP to SRQ ranks #4702 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 MSP to SRQ? ▼
Flights from Minneapolis to Sarasota/Bradenton have a 82.6% on-time rate based on 749 flights. The average delay is 68.2 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for MSP to SRQ? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 749 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MSP to SRQ? ▼
The flight distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is approximately 1,342 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.

Airports on this route

MSP Airport

Minneapolis
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 MSP–SRQ data

MSP–SRQ runs 3.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MSP and SRQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MSP airport
  • If your dates flex, November (100.0% on-time) beats December (77.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.6% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.