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Route · SRQ → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to LGA (Sarasota/Bradenton to New York) ranks #3218 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75%
On-time
-4 pts
vs US avg
127 min
Delay when late
3,228
Flights
#3218 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.8%

Best Month

Nov 2024 88%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 69%

Distance

1,047 mi

Carriers

14

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 59 14 5 0 DL
Nov 2025 51 16 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 31 12 0 2 DL
Sep 2025 31 3 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 36 7 0 1 YX,DL
Jul 2025 40 12 1 1 YX,DL
Jun 2025 35 10 2 0 DL,YX
May 2025 41 10 1 0 AA,DL
Apr 2025 89 12 0 0 DL,AA
Mar 2025 93 28 3 0 AA,DL,YX
Feb 2025 84 23 2 2 AA,DL
Jan 2025 90 18 1 1 AA,DL
Dec 2024 88 23 0 1 AA,DL
Nov 2024 72 9 0 0 DL,AA
Oct 2024 31 4 7 0 DL
Sep 2024 30 3 1 1 DL
Aug 2024 36 6 4 1 DL,YX
Jul 2024 41 11 4 1 DL,YX
Jun 2024 35 8 0 2 DL,YX
May 2024 37 5 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 60 12 1 2 DL
Mar 2024 92 14 1 0 B6,DL
Feb 2024 89 13 1 0 B6,DL,YX
Jan 2024 93 18 3 1 B6,DL

SRQ–LGA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (80.6%) · weakest: June (65.8%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75%

Strongest calendar month

August

80.6% on-time · ~34 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~74 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

65.8% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.8%

39 of 1,384 flights

Diversion Rate

1.2%

16 of 1,384 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

LGA - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

LGA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare SRQ vs LGA

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: New York · fleet on-time rank #4473 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to LGA

The Sarasota/Bradenton to New York corridor (SRQ to LGA) posts a 75% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 3,228 tracked flights. Late flights run 126.5 minutes behind on average. 14 carriers cover the 1,047-mile route; over the last 24 months, 39 of 1,384 flights were cancelled (2.8%) and 1.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 69% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–LGA peaks in August at 80.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~74 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 65.8%, a 14.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to LGA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to LGA ranks #3218 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 LGA? ▼
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to New York have a 75% on-time rate based on 3,228 flights. The average delay is 126.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to LGA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (39 of 1,384 flights) and 1.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to LGA? ▼
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York (LGA) is approximately 1,047 miles. This route is served by 14 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to LGA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SRQ Airport

Sarasota/Bradenton
LGA Airport

New York
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–LGA data

SRQ–LGA is mid-pack at 75% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SRQ and LGA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, August (80.6% on-time) beats June (65.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75% 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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