Best Time to Fly ATL to SRQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Sarasota/Bradenton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,294 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) in the last 12 months, and 81.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
ATL 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 | 81.1% | 59 min | 1.7% | 2,294 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to SRQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,770 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 89.0% | 2.7% | 732 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 19 | |
| 10am–11am | 82.9% | 1.5% | 476 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.8% | 3.2% | 371 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.1% | 2.0% | 253 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.6% | 2.8% | 467 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.7% | 1.2% | 337 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.0% | 1.1% | 174 |
| 5pm–6pm | 76.1% | 2.8% | 436 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.5% | 5.8% | 87 |
| 7pm–8pm | 66.5% | 0.6% | 316 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 5.9% | 255 |
| 9pm–10pm | 77.5% | 1.4% | 288 |
| 10pm–11pm | 76.6% | 4.0% | 446 |
| 11pm–12am | 71.6% | 2.1% | 97 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL 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) | 77.7% | -4.1 pts | 0.0% | 85 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.3% | -12.4 pts | 0.5% | 204 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.0% | -5.8 pts | 2.6% | 814 |
| All other days | 81.7% | — | 2.7% | 3,667 |
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).