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Route · SRQ → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to EWR (Sarasota/Bradenton to Newark) ranks #2385 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time
-1.5 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
5,268
Flights
#2385 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 97%

Worst Month

May 2025 58%

Distance

1,034 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 20 1 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 85 12 7 0 UA,YX
Oct 2025 68 9 1 0 UA,YX
Sep 2025 60 2 0 0 UA
Aug 2025 62 5 0 0 UA
Jul 2025 62 8 0 0 UA
Jun 2025 68 9 0 0 UA
May 2025 76 32 2 0 UA
Apr 2025 90 24 0 1 UA
Mar 2025 93 17 2 0 UA
Feb 2025 84 17 2 0 UA,YX
Jan 2025 93 12 2 0 YX,UA
Dec 2024 93 25 1 1 UA,YX
Nov 2024 88 22 0 0 YX,UA
Oct 2024 67 2 15 0 UA,YX
Sep 2024 60 3 3 0 UA
Aug 2024 62 6 1 0 UA
Jul 2024 62 9 2 1 UA
Jun 2024 60 7 3 0 UA
May 2024 84 18 1 0 UA
Apr 2024 90 10 1 1 UA
Mar 2024 93 10 1 0 UA
Feb 2024 87 6 2 0 UA
Jan 2024 93 10 6 0 YX,UA

SRQ–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (94.0%) · weakest: April (70.2%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 70.6%

Strongest calendar month

September

94.0% on-time · ~54 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~112 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

April

70.2% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

53 of 1,871 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,871 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: Newark · fleet on-time rank #3983 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to EWR

The Sarasota/Bradenton to Newark corridor (SRQ to EWR) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,268 tracked flights. Late flights run 92.2 minutes behind on average. 8 carriers cover the 1,034-mile route; over the last 24 months, 53 of 1,871 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 58% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–EWR peaks in September at 94.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~112 flights per month) ; the softest month is April at 70.2%, a 23.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to EWR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to EWR ranks #2385 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 EWR?
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to Newark have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 5,268 flights. The average delay is 92.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to EWR?
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (53 of 1,871 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to EWR?
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 1,034 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to EWR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (58% 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–EWR data

SRQ–EWR is mid-pack at 77.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SRQ and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, September (94.0% on-time) beats April (70.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.5% 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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