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Route · SRQ → PHL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Sarasota/Bradenton to Philadelphia

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SRQ to PHL (Sarasota/Bradenton to Philadelphia) ranks #3656 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.6%
On-time
-3.4 pts
vs US avg
115 min
Delay when late
2,270
Flights
#3656 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.4%

Best Month

Apr 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 53%

Distance

957 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 52 15 3 0 YX,OH,F9
Nov 2025 42 12 0 0 F9,OH
Oct 2025 33 4 0 0 OH,F9
Aug 2025 32 3 0 1 YX,AA,OH
Jul 2025 39 8 0 0 AA
Jun 2025 38 12 0 0 AA,OH
May 2025 35 11 2 0 AA,OH
Apr 2025 82 22 3 0 F9,OH,AA
Mar 2025 83 22 3 0 AA,OH,YX,F9
Feb 2025 61 20 6 0 AA,OH,YX,F9
Jan 2025 45 11 1 0 AA,OH,F9
Dec 2024 56 12 0 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Nov 2024 54 7 0 0 YX,F9,AA
Oct 2024 42 7 11 0 YX,F9
Aug 2024 48 7 4 0 AA,F9,YX,OH
Jul 2024 48 11 1 0 AA,F9,OH
Jun 2024 46 8 0 0 AA,F9,OH
May 2024 49 9 1 0 AA,F9,OH
Apr 2024 78 7 6 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Mar 2024 68 15 3 0 AA,F9,OH,YX
Feb 2024 73 21 0 0 AA,F9
Jan 2024 62 29 0 1 AA,F9
Dec 2023 60 18 0 0 F9,AA
Nov 2023 51 16 0 0 AA,F9

SRQ–PHL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (85.3%) · weakest: February (68.5%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugOctNovDec 73.2%

Strongest calendar month

October

85.3% on-time · ~38 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

December

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

February

68.5% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.4%

44 of 1,277 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,277 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

PHL - Philadelphia

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Philadelphia, PA.

PHL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare SRQ vs PHL

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: Philadelphia · fleet on-time rank #4388 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SRQ to PHL

The Sarasota/Bradenton to Philadelphia corridor (SRQ to PHL) posts a 75.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,270 tracked flights. Late flights run 115.3 minutes behind on average. 22 carriers cover the 957-mile route; over the last 24 months, 44 of 1,277 flights were cancelled (3.4%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 53% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SRQ–PHL peaks in October at 85.3% on-time while December carries the heaviest traffic (~56 flights per month) ; the softest month is February at 68.5%, a 16.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SRQ to PHL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SRQ to PHL ranks #3656 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 PHL? ▼
Flights from Sarasota/Bradenton to Philadelphia have a 75.6% on-time rate based on 2,270 flights. The average delay is 115.3 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SRQ to PHL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (44 of 1,277 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SRQ to PHL? ▼
The flight distance from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Philadelphia (PHL) is approximately 957 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SRQ to PHL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SRQ Airport

Sarasota/Bradenton
PHL Airport

Philadelphia
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–PHL data

SRQ–PHL is mid-pack at 75.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare SRQ and PHL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SRQ airport
  • If your dates flex, October (85.3% on-time) beats February (68.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.6% 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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