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Route · SRQ → DEN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to Denver

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to DEN (Sarasota/Bradenton to Denver) ranks #4707 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

65.2%
On-time
-13.8 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
742
Flights
#4707 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Aug 2021 81%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 73%

Distance

1,531 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 45 13 0 0 WN,UA
Mar 2025 62 17 0 0 UA,WN
Feb 2025 40 11 0 0 UA,WN
Dec 2024 44 12 0 0 UA,WN
Nov 2024 35 5 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2024 32 8 0 0 UA,WN
Mar 2024 39 14 0 0 UA,WN
Apr 2023 32 15 0 1 UA,WN
Mar 2023 34 16 0 0 UA,WN
May 2022 31 10 0 1 UA
Apr 2022 30 15 1 0 UA
Mar 2022 31 27 0 0 UA
Jan 2022 34 29 2 1 UA,WN
Dec 2021 38 21 1 0 OO,UA,WN
Nov 2021 36 6 0 0 WN,OO
Aug 2021 62 12 0 0 OO,WN
Jul 2021 62 14 2 2 OO,WN
Jun 2021 55 13 0 2 OO,WN

SRQ–DEN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.5%) · weakest: January (14.7%)

0%20%40%60%80%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugNovDec 63.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.5% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

14.7% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

6 of 742 flights

Diversion Rate

0.9%

7 of 742 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

DEN - Denver

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Denver, CO.

DEN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare SRQ vs DEN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from SRQ

Among 21 routes leaving SRQ, only 5 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 1 stay ≥85% and 15 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing SRQ options should weigh this 65.2% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4893 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to DEN

On-time performance on the SRQ to DEN pairing (Sarasota/Bradenton to Denver) trails a chunk of the network: 65.2% of 742 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 81.5-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,531 miles across 6 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 0.8% (6 of 742 flights), with 0.9% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Aug 2021 was the strongest month at 81% on-time versus Mar 2025 at 73%, a 8-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–DEN peaks in November at 84.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 14.7%, a 69.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to DEN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to DEN ranks #4707 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 DEN? ▼
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to Denver have a 65.2% on-time rate based on 742 flights. The average delay is 81.5 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2021 with 81% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to DEN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 742 flights) and 0.9% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to DEN? ▼
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Denver (DEN) is approximately 1,531 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to DEN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2021 (81% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SRQ Airport

Sarasota/Bradenton
DEN Airport

Denver
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–DEN data

SRQ–DEN sits 13.8 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare SRQ and DEN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.5% on-time) beats January (14.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 65.2% 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

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.