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Route · SRQ → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to Boston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to BOS (Sarasota/Bradenton to Boston) ranks #3720 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.4%
On-time
-2.6 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
2,179
Flights
#3720 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 81%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 54%

Distance

1,220 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 65 30 2 0 B6,YX,G4
Nov 2025 60 15 0 0 G4,B6
Oct 2025 44 19 2 0 B6,G4
May 2025 65 17 1 0 B6,YX,G4
Apr 2025 92 20 0 0 DL,G4,YX,B6
Mar 2025 83 23 1 0 B6,YX,G4
Feb 2025 75 15 3 0 B6,YX,G4
Jan 2025 85 20 1 0 B6,YX,G4
Dec 2024 77 19 4 0 B6,G4,YX
Nov 2024 68 13 0 0 B6,G4
Oct 2024 42 5 11 0 G4,B6
May 2024 40 12 0 0 B6,G4
Apr 2024 46 5 0 0 B6,G4
Mar 2024 40 7 1 0 B6,G4
Feb 2024 39 6 0 0 B6,G4
Jan 2024 40 10 1 0 B6,G4
Dec 2023 40 14 0 1 G4,B6
Nov 2023 39 13 0 0 B6,G4
Oct 2023 35 11 0 0 B6,G4
May 2023 32 6 1 0 B6,G4
Apr 2023 46 6 2 0 B6,G4
Mar 2023 45 11 0 0 B6,G4
Feb 2023 53 16 0 0 B6,G4
Jan 2023 40 14 0 0 B6,G4

SRQ–BOS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (80.6%) · weakest: December (68.4%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMaySepOctNovDec 68.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

80.6% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~59 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

68.4% on-time · ~49 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.3%

30 of 1,291 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,291 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SRQ - Sarasota/Bradenton

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Sarasota/Bradenton, FL.

SRQ on-time profile

BOS - Boston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boston, MA.

BOS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See SRQ and BOS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare SRQ vs BOS

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: Boston · fleet on-time rank #4235 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to BOS

The Sarasota/Bradenton to Boston corridor (SRQ to BOS) posts a 76.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,179 tracked flights. Late flights run 94.0 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 1,220-mile route; over the last 24 months, 30 of 1,291 flights were cancelled (2.3%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 81% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 54% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–BOS peaks in September at 80.6% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~59 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 68.4%, a 12.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to BOS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to BOS ranks #3720 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 BOS? ▼
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to Boston have a 76.4% on-time rate based on 2,179 flights. The average delay is 94.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 81% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to BOS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 1,291 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to BOS? ▼
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 1,220 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to BOS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (81% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SRQ Airport

Sarasota/Bradenton
BOS Airport

Boston
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 SRQ–BOS data

SRQ–BOS is mid-pack at 76.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SRQ and BOS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, September (80.6% on-time) beats December (68.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.4% 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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