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Route · SRQ → MDW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to MDW (Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago) ranks #3485 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.4%
On-time
-0.6 pts
vs US avg
63 min
Delay when late
2,593
Flights
#3485 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Apr 2024 85%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 68%

Distance

1,035 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 33 11 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 33 8 1 0 WN
Oct 2025 31 2 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 2 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 34 7 0 1 WN
Jul 2025 57 18 1 0 WN
Jun 2025 53 13 0 0 WN
May 2025 40 4 0 0 WN
Apr 2025 48 9 1 0 WN
Mar 2025 80 15 2 0 WN
Feb 2025 40 12 0 1 WN
Jan 2025 32 4 0 1 WN
Dec 2024 34 8 0 0 WN
Nov 2024 32 3 0 0 WN
Oct 2024 31 6 7 0 WN
Sep 2024 34 3 1 0 WN
Aug 2024 35 4 1 0 WN
Jul 2024 35 9 0 1 WN
Jun 2024 38 10 0 0 WN
May 2024 61 18 0 0 WN
Apr 2024 66 10 0 0 WN
Mar 2024 75 24 1 0 WN
Jan 2024 31 9 0 0 WN
Dec 2023 31 3 1 1 WN

SRQ–MDW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (86.2%) · weakest: July (67.1%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 79.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

86.2% on-time · ~36 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~71 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.1% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

16 of 1,014 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

5 of 1,014 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

MDW - Chicago

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Chicago, IL.

MDW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare SRQ vs MDW

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: Chicago · fleet on-time rank #3730 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to MDW

The Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago corridor (SRQ to MDW) posts a 78.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,593 tracked flights. Late flights run 63.1 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 1,035-mile route; over the last 24 months, 16 of 1,014 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Mar 2024 came in at just 68% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–MDW peaks in September at 86.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~71 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.1%, a 19.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to MDW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to MDW ranks #3485 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 MDW? ▼
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago have a 78.4% on-time rate based on 2,593 flights. The average delay is 63.1 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to MDW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,014 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to MDW? ▼
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago (MDW) is approximately 1,035 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to MDW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SRQ Airport

Sarasota/Bradenton
MDW Airport

Chicago
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–MDW data

SRQ–MDW is mid-pack at 78.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SRQ and MDW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, September (86.2% on-time) beats July (67.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.4% 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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