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Route · SRQ → DCA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to Washington

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to DCA (Sarasota/Bradenton to Washington) ranks #3732 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.3%
On-time
-2.7 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
2,155
Flights
#3732 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

N/A

Worst Month

N/A

Distance

851 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 7 0 0 OH,AA
Nov 2025 32 14 0 0 OH,AA,YX
Oct 2025 31 5 0 0 AA,OH,YX
Sep 2025 30 10 0 0 AA
Aug 2025 31 3 0 0 AA
Jul 2025 31 8 0 2 AA
Jun 2025 30 3 1 0 AA
May 2025 31 10 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 30 6 0 0 AA
Mar 2025 31 14 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 31 6 2 0 AA,OH
Dec 2024 31 7 0 1 AA,YX
Nov 2024 30 8 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 31 6 8 0 AA
Sep 2024 30 6 1 0 AA
Aug 2024 31 5 1 0 AA
Jul 2024 31 6 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 31 7 0 0 AA,OH
May 2024 34 9 0 0 AA,OH
Apr 2024 30 13 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 33 18 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 32 10 1 0 AA,OH
Dec 2023 33 12 0 0 OH,AA
Nov 2023 30 8 0 0 AA

SRQ–DCA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (84.9%) · weakest: March (68.2%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.5%

Strongest calendar month

August

84.9% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~47 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

68.2% on-time · ~40 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

14 of 746 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

3 of 746 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: Washington · fleet on-time rank #4257 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to DCA

The Sarasota/Bradenton to Washington corridor (SRQ to DCA) posts a 76.3% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,155 tracked flights. Late flights run 82.6 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 851-mile route; over the last 24 months, 14 of 746 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.4% 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, SRQ–DCA peaks in August at 84.9% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~47 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 68.2%, a 16.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to DCA rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to DCA ranks #3732 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 DCA?
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to Washington have a 76.3% on-time rate based on 2,155 flights. The average delay is 82.6 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to DCA?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 746 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to DCA?
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Washington (DCA) is approximately 851 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.

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–DCA data

SRQ–DCA is mid-pack at 76.3% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SRQ and DCA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, August (84.9% on-time) beats March (68.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.3% 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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