Best Time to Fly SRQ to PHL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sarasota/Bradenton International → Philadelphia International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
462 flights were scheduled from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Philadelphia (PHL) 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%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 87.8%, while American Airlines trailed at 74.0%.
August has been the best month (87% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
3.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SRQ to PHL 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 | 87.8% | 39 min | 4.6% | 87 |
| Frontier Airlines | 81.7% | 104 min | 5.8% | 87 |
| PSA Airlines | 76.5% | 108 min | 2.6% | 153 |
| American Airlines | 74.0% | 76 min | 3.0% | 135 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SRQ to PHL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,066 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | 90.3% | 11.4% | 35 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 11am–12pm | 94.4% | 2.6% | 38 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.2% | 3.9% | 362 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.1% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.2% | 5.6% | 320 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 30 |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.4% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 5pm–6pm | 67.3% | 3.7% | 54 |
| 6pm–7pm | 75.8% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.8% | 8.3% | 36 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 3 | |
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 PHL
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 | 26 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.1% | -14.6 pts | 1.5% | 65 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.2% | -5.5 pts | 2.6% | 153 |
| All other days | 78.7% | — | 5.2% | 822 |
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).