Best Time to Fly DEN to SRQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Sarasota/Bradenton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.1% of Denver (DEN) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) flights arrived on time (314 scheduled flights). That is 2.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.8%, while Southwest Airlines trailed at 76.6%.
October has been the best month (83% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (69%).
0.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 85.8% | 60 min | 0.8% | 121 |
| Southwest Airlines | 76.6% | 64 min | 0.5% | 193 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to SRQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 551 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 85.4% | 0.4% | 228 |
| 10am–11am | 85.4% | 0.0% | 48 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.7% | 0.0% | 64 |
| 12pm–1pm | 72.6% | 0.0% | 73 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.9% | 3.5% | 87 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.0% | 3.2% | 31 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN 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 | 19 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.2% | -8.5 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | Limited data | 6 | ||
| All other days | 79.7% | — | 1.3% | 466 |
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).