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Route · SRQ → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to JFK (Sarasota/Bradenton to New York) ranks #3806 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.1%
On-time
-7.9 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
2,029
Flights
#3806 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Mar 2025 78%

Worst Month

May 2025 71%

Distance

1,041 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 43 14 2 0 DL,B6
Nov 2025 37 9 1 0 B6
Oct 2025 31 8 0 0 B6
Sep 2025 30 3 0 1 B6
Aug 2025 31 2 0 0 B6
Jul 2025 31 11 1 1 B6
Jun 2025 36 13 0 0 B6
May 2025 51 15 0 1 B6
Apr 2025 43 3 0 0 B6
Mar 2025 54 12 1 0 B6
Feb 2025 45 11 1 0 B6
Jan 2025 31 7 1 0 B6
Dec 2024 31 10 0 0 B6
Nov 2024 32 9 0 0 B6
Oct 2024 31 2 8 0 B6
Sep 2024 30 8 1 0 B6
Aug 2024 31 6 2 0 B6
Jul 2024 31 11 0 0 B6
Jun 2024 30 8 0 0 B6
May 2024 31 15 0 0 B6
Apr 2024 30 9 1 0 B6
Mar 2024 31 10 0 0 B6
Jan 2024 31 5 2 0 B6
Dec 2023 31 6 0 0 B6

SRQ–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (78.9%) · weakest: June (57.7%)

55%60%65%70%75%80% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 66.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

78.9% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~44 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

57.7% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

21 of 833 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

3 of 833 flights

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 71.1% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4805 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to JFK

On-time performance on the SRQ to JFK pairing (Sarasota/Bradenton to New York) trails a chunk of the network: 71.1% of 2,029 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 89.4-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,041 miles across 7 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.5% (21 of 833 flights), with 0.4% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Mar 2025 was the strongest month at 78% on-time versus May 2025 at 71%, a 7-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–JFK peaks in October at 78.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~44 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 57.7%, a 21.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to JFK rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to JFK ranks #3806 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 JFK?
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to New York have a 71.1% on-time rate based on 2,029 flights. The average delay is 89.4 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2025 with 78% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (21 of 833 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to JFK?
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,041 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2025 (78% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (71% 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–JFK data

SRQ–JFK sits 7.9 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare SRQ and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, October (78.9% on-time) beats June (57.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 71.1% 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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