79% of flights from Philadelphia to Sarasota arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 83% of the time; the 8 a.m. ones 77%. 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for PHL → SRQ: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 56% of the time. About 1 in 17 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 52 three hours or more; 3.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late6.0%
- 30–60 min late4.9%
- 1–2 hours late2.6%
- 2–3 hours late1.5%
- 3+ hours late1.9%
- Diverted0.6%
- Cancelled3.4%
Share of all 466 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 379 | 79% | 2.9% | −8 min | 5.8% | +74 min | American Airlines 42%, PSA Airlines 41%, Republic Airways 16% |
| Frontier Airlines | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | Frontier Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at PHL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 77% |
| 9 a.m. | 82% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: August (84%). Worst: January (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 53 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 48 | — | — |
| Thursday | 69 | — | — |
| Friday | 73 | — | — |
| Saturday | 80 | — | — |
| Sunday | 71 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 9 · airline 5 · air traffic/airport 2
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Philadelphia or Sarasota. None has been clearly more reliable than PHL → SRQ.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL → SRQ (this route) | 466 | 79% | 3.4% |
| PHL → TPA Philadelphia to Tampa | 2,660 | 71% | 2.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from PHL to SRQ on time?
79% of 466 scheduled flights from Philadelphia, PA to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.4% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PHL to SRQ?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (83% on time). The 8 a.m. departures were the least (77%).
What month has the most delays from PHL to SRQ?
January (70% on time). The best month is August (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- SRQ → PHL (return)
- Philadelphia (PHL) delays by hour
- Flights into Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ)
- American Airlines on-time record
- Frontier Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.