Best Time to Fly LGA to SRQ: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
LaGuardia → Sarasota/Bradenton International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
547 flights were scheduled from New York (LGA) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) in the last 12 months, and 81.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.7 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, Saturday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and December the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 5.7% (US average 1.8%).
LGA 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 | 81.2% | 79 min | 5.8% | 534 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 13 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LGA to SRQ
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,277 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 84.9% | 3.8% | 470 |
| 8am–9am | 87.2% | 0.0% | 39 |
| 9am–10am | 91.1% | 6.2% | 48 |
| 10am–11am | 84.5% | 4.7% | 149 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.5% | 4.7% | 215 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.2% | 2.5% | 80 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.3% | 4.1% | 194 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.6% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 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 LGA 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) | 74.2% | -5.8 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.1% | -7.9 pts | 3.1% | 64 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.4% | +1.4 pts | 8.5% | 141 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 3.5% | 1,041 |
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).