Best Time to Fly CMH to SRQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Glenn Columbus International → Sarasota/Bradenton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
232 flights were scheduled from Columbus (CMH) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) in the last 12 months, and 75.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Southwest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and March the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 1.3% (US average 1.8%).
CMH to SRQ on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 75.1% | 59 min | 1.3% | 232 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CMH to SRQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 496 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.4% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 10am–11am | 85.9% | 4.2% | 96 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 38 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 91.1% | 0.0% | 56 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.3% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.5% | 5.9% | 34 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.0% | 0.0% | 76 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CMH to SRQ
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 8 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.7% | -7.6 pts | 0.0% | 87 |
| All other days | 82.3% | — | 3.6% | 387 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).