69% of flights from Sarasota to New York arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (71%). 17% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for SRQ → JFK: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 41% of the time. About 1 in 8 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 30 three hours or more; 3.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early69%
- 15–30 min late7.1%
- 30–60 min late6.6%
- 1–2 hours late5.8%
- 2–3 hours late3.9%
- 3+ hours late3.4%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled3.9%
Share of all 533 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 395 | 68% | 3.3% | −6 min | 14.4% | +105 min | JetBlue |
| Delta Air Lines | 138 | 71% | 5.8% | −5 min | 9.4% | +71 min | Delta Air Lines 98%, Republic Airways 2% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at SRQ). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| 5 p.m. | 70% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (77%). Worst: May (63%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 74 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 75 | — | — |
| Thursday | 75 | — | — |
| Friday | 76 | — | — |
| Saturday | 77 | — | — |
| Sunday | 78 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 11 · airline 7 · air traffic/airport 3
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 164 | 1:39 p.m. | 365 | 68% | 2.7% | −6 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Sarasota or New York. SRQ → EWR has been 13 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRQ → JFK (this route) | 533 | 69% | 3.9% |
| SRQ → EWR Sarasota Bradenton to Newark | 929 | 82% | 3.0% |
| TPA → EWR Tampa to Newark | 2,506 | 77% | 2.0% |
| TPA → JFK Tampa to New York JFK | 2,307 | 75% | 4.2% |
| TPA → ISP Tampa to Long Island MacArthur | 430 | 73% | 2.8% |
| TPA → LGA Tampa to LaGuardia | 2,764 | 71% | 3.3% |
| SRQ → LGA Sarasota Bradenton to LaGuardia | 542 | 68% | 5.9% |
Questions
How often are flights from SRQ to JFK on time?
69% of 533 scheduled flights from Sarasota/Bradenton, FL to New York, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.9% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from SRQ to JFK?
Delta Air Lines: 71% of its 138 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 68%.
What month has the most delays from SRQ to JFK?
May (63% on time). The best month is April (77%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- JFK → SRQ (return)
- Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ) delays by hour
- Flights into New York JFK (JFK)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.