Best Time to Fly JFK to SRQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Sarasota/Bradenton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
534 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) in the last 12 months, and 79.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 83.5%, while JetBlue trailed at 77.9%.
June has been the best month (88% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (71%).
4.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 83.5% | 84 min | 5.9% | 135 |
| JetBlue | 77.9% | 68 min | 3.5% | 396 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 3 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to SRQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 979 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 80.7% | 3.1% | 98 |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 1.8% | 109 |
| 8am–9am | 78.4% | 2.0% | 203 |
| 9am–10am | 80.6% | 1.0% | 104 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.7% | 6.0% | 100 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.7% | 6.6% | 121 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.2% | 6.7% | 135 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 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 JFK 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 | 18 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.8% | -9.8 pts | 4.4% | 45 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.0% | +3.4 pts | 4.8% | 124 |
| All other days | 79.6% | — | 3.5% | 792 |
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).