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Route · SRQ → BNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to Nashville

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to BNA (Sarasota/Bradenton to Nashville) ranks #3144 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.2%
On-time
+4.2 pts
vs US avg
68 min
Delay when late
3,438
Flights
#3144 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2024 97%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 74%

Distance

648 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 58 15 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 55 4 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 61 12 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 4 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 36 3 0 0 WN,G4
Jul 2025 43 5 0 1 WN,G4
Jun 2025 48 12 0 0 WN,G4
May 2025 75 8 1 1 WN,G4
Apr 2025 66 5 0 0 WN
Mar 2025 61 8 1 0 WN
Feb 2025 54 7 0 0 WN
Jan 2025 63 7 0 0 WN,G4
Dec 2024 66 8 1 0 G4,WN
Nov 2024 60 2 0 0 WN,G4
Oct 2024 49 4 12 1 WN
Jul 2024 44 13 1 1 G4,WN
Jun 2024 44 9 0 1 G4,WN
May 2024 66 17 0 2 G4,WN
Apr 2024 66 12 0 0 G4,WN
Mar 2024 70 10 0 0 G4,WN
Feb 2024 62 9 0 0 G4,WN
Jan 2024 67 12 4 0 G4,WN
Dec 2023 68 15 0 1 G4,WN
Nov 2023 64 7 0 0 G4,WN

SRQ–BNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.1%) · weakest: June (72.5%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.6%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.1% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~69 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

72.5% on-time · ~52 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

20 of 1,376 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

8 of 1,376 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SRQ departures

From SRQ, this corridor sits with 15 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 5 below 75%). Destination: Nashville · fleet on-time rank #1898 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to BNA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Sarasota/Bradenton to Nashville (SRQ to BNA) running a 83.2% on-time rate over 3,438 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 67.7 minutes. The 648-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.5% of 1,376 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 74% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–BNA peaks in November at 90.1% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~69 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.5%, a 17.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to BNA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to BNA ranks #3144 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 SRQ to BNA?
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to Nashville have a 83.2% on-time rate based on 3,438 flights. The average delay is 67.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to BNA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (20 of 1,376 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to BNA?
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Nashville (BNA) is approximately 648 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to BNA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (74% 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 SRQ–BNA data

SRQ–BNA runs 4.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SRQ and BNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.1% on-time) beats June (72.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.2% 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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