74% of flights from Sarasota to Philadelphia arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 75% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 70%. 14% 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 → PHL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 47% of the time. About 1 in 10 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 31 three hours or more; 3.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late6.4%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late5.6%
- 2–3 hours late1.3%
- 3+ hours late3.2%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled3.9%
Share of all 466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 379 | 73% | 3.4% | −10 min | 10.8% | +87 min | American Airlines 42%, PSA Airlines 41%, Republic Airways 16% |
| Frontier Airlines | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | Frontier Airlines |
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 | American Airlines |
|---|---|
| noon | 75% |
| 2 p.m. | 70% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: June (79%). Worst: January (66%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 53 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 48 | — | — |
| Thursday | 68 | — | — |
| Friday | 74 | — | — |
| Saturday | 80 | — | — |
| Sunday | 71 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 11 · airline 5 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Sarasota or Philadelphia. None has been clearly more reliable than SRQ → PHL.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRQ → PHL (this route) | 466 | 74% | 3.9% |
| TPA → PHL Tampa to Philadelphia | 2,659 | 72% | 2.4% |
Questions
How often are flights from SRQ to PHL on time?
74% of 466 scheduled flights from Sarasota/Bradenton, FL to Philadelphia, PA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SRQ to PHL?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (75% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (70%).
What month has the most delays from SRQ to PHL?
January (66% on time). The best month is June (79%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- PHL → SRQ (return)
- Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ) delays by hour
- Flights into Philadelphia (PHL)
- American Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines 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.