Best Time to Fly EWR to SRQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Sarasota/Bradenton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
929 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) in the last 12 months, and 78.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 85.7% on time and United Airlines was last with 77.7%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 85.7% | 43 min | 6.7% | 135 |
| United Airlines | 77.7% | 74 min | 1.6% | 794 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to SRQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,865 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 93.4% | 1.1% | 278 |
| 7am–8am | 89.2% | 2.8% | 362 |
| 8am–9am | 66.2% | 1.2% | 83 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.3% | 5.6% | 36 |
| 2pm–3pm | 83.7% | 2.6% | 265 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.8% | 0.0% | 112 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.8% | 8.8% | 160 |
| 8pm–9pm | 67.9% | 2.4% | 497 |
| 9pm–10pm | 46.1% | 3.7% | 54 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR 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) | 71.0% | -10.4 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.7% | -6.8 pts | 2.2% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.5% | -17.0 pts | 2.7% | 256 |
| All other days | 81.5% | — | 2.9% | 1,481 |
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).