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Route · PHL → SRQ · 2020–2025 BTS data

Philadelphia to Sarasota/Bradenton

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHL to SRQ (Philadelphia to Sarasota/Bradenton) ranks #3657 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.7%
On-time
+0.7 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
2,268
Flights
#3657 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 66%

Distance

957 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 52 13 2 0 YX,OH,F9
Nov 2025 42 9 0 0 F9,OH
Oct 2025 33 4 0 0 OH,F9
Aug 2025 32 2 0 0 YX,AA,OH
Jul 2025 39 10 0 0 AA
Jun 2025 38 7 0 1 AA,OH
May 2025 35 8 2 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 82 16 3 0 F9,OH,AA
Mar 2025 83 20 3 1 AA,OH,YX,F9
Feb 2025 61 21 6 0 AA,OH,YX,F9
Jan 2025 45 13 1 0 AA,OH,F9
Dec 2024 56 15 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Nov 2024 53 4 0 0 YX,F9,AA
Oct 2024 42 5 11 0 YX,F9
Aug 2024 48 6 3 0 AA,F9,YX,OH
Jul 2024 48 12 1 0 AA,F9,OH
Jun 2024 46 10 0 0 AA,F9,OH
May 2024 49 10 1 0 AA,F9,OH
Apr 2024 78 10 5 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Mar 2024 68 14 3 1 AA,F9,OH,YX
Feb 2024 73 11 0 0 AA,F9
Jan 2024 62 18 0 1 AA,F9
Dec 2023 60 16 0 0 F9,AA
Nov 2023 51 13 0 0 AA,F9

PHL–SRQ seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (88.0%) · weakest: December (73.8%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugOctNovDec 73.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

88.0% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

73.8% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.2%

41 of 1,276 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,276 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

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

Compare PHL vs SRQ

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHL departures

From PHL, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 65 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (4 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Sarasota/Bradenton · fleet on-time rank #3282 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHL to SRQ

2,268 tracked flights put the PHL to SRQ pairing (Philadelphia to Sarasota/Bradenton) at a 79.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 75.8 minutes on average. Across the 957-mile route and its 22 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.2% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,276 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 66% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHL–SRQ peaks in October at 88.0% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~56 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 73.8%, a 14.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHL to SRQ rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHL to SRQ ranks #3657 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 PHL to SRQ? ▼
Flights from Philadelphia to Sarasota/Bradenton have a 79.7% on-time rate based on 2,268 flights. The average delay is 75.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHL to SRQ? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 1,276 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHL to SRQ? ▼
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) is approximately 957 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHL to SRQ? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHL Airport

Philadelphia
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 PHL–SRQ data

PHL–SRQ is mid-pack at 79.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHL and SRQ airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (88.0% on-time) beats December (73.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.7% 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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