75% of flights from New York to Sarasota arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 1 p.m. departures ran on time 74% of the time; the noon ones 73%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (79%). 12% 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 JFK → SRQ: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 52% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 59 three hours or more; 4.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early75%
- 15–30 min late7.5%
- 30–60 min late5.6%
- 1–2 hours late3.7%
- 2–3 hours late2.1%
- 3+ hours late1.7%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled4.3%
Share of all 534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 396 | 73% | 3.8% | −9 min | 8.3% | +71 min | JetBlue |
| Delta Air Lines | 138 | 79% | 5.8% | −15 min | 5.1% | +85 min | Delta Air Lines 98%, Republic Airways 2% |
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 JFK). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (83%). Worst: December (70%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 75 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 75 | — | — |
| Thursday | 76 | — | — |
| Friday | 76 | — | — |
| Saturday | 78 | — | — |
| Sunday | 77 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 11 · airline 7 · air traffic/airport 5
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 163 | 9:35 a.m. | 365 | 75% | 3.3% | −9 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of New York or Sarasota. EWR → TPA has been 4 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK → SRQ (this route) | 534 | 75% | 4.3% |
| EWR → TPA Newark to Tampa | 2,503 | 79% | 2.2% |
| EWR → SRQ Newark to Sarasota Bradenton | 929 | 76% | 2.5% |
| LGA → SRQ LaGuardia to Sarasota Bradenton | 542 | 76% | 5.7% |
| JFK → TPA New York JFK to Tampa | 2,310 | 73% | 4.2% |
| ISP → TPA Long Island MacArthur to Tampa | 433 | 68% | 3.9% |
| LGA → TPA LaGuardia to Tampa | 2,763 | 68% | 3.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from JFK to SRQ on time?
75% of 534 scheduled flights from New York, NY to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly JFK to SRQ?
Flights scheduled to leave at 1 p.m. were the most reliable (74% on time). The noon departures were the least (73%).
Which airline is most on time from JFK to SRQ?
Delta Air Lines: 79% of its 138 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 73%.
What month has the most delays from JFK to SRQ?
December (70% on time). The best month is April (83%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- SRQ → JFK (return)
- New York JFK (JFK) delays by hour
- Flights into Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Delta Air Lines 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.