Best Time to Fly SRQ to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sarasota/Bradenton International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
929 flights were scheduled from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 85.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, United Airlines led with 85.9% on time and Republic Airways was last with 79.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and December the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 2.9% (US average 1.8%).
SRQ to EWR 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 | 85.9% | 86 min | 1.6% | 794 |
| Republic Airways | 79.3% | 116 min | 10.4% | 135 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SRQ to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,865 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 92.2% | 2.5% | 722 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10am–11am | 82.9% | 3.4% | 266 |
| 11am–12pm | 83.1% | 2.1% | 284 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.3% | 1.7% | 172 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.7% | 4.2% | 285 |
| 7pm–8pm | 55.4% | 2.1% | 95 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SRQ to EWR
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) | 76.3% | -7.8 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.4% | -9.7 pts | 0.0% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.9% | -5.2 pts | 1.9% | 256 |
| All other days | 84.1% | — | 3.4% | 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).