Best Time to Fly DCA to SRQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ronald Reagan Washington National → Sarasota/Bradenton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.8% of Washington (DCA) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) flights arrived on time (465 scheduled flights). That is 2.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 80.2% on time and Republic Airways was last with 79.1%.
Over 24 months, Monday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and September the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
DCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 80.2% | 75 min | 0.9% | 317 |
| Republic Airways | 79.1% | 49 min | 2.3% | 132 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 16 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DCA to SRQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 829 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | 81.4% | 2.8% | 509 |
| 9am–10am | 79.4% | 1.4% | 69 |
| 10am–11am | 82.8% | 2.5% | 198 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.1% | 6.1% | 49 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DCA 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 | 15 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 86.7% | +5.3 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.8% | +1.4 pts | 1.6% | 124 |
| All other days | 81.3% | — | 3.2% | 660 |
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).