66% of flights from Sarasota to Boston arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Allegiant Air (90%). 17% 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 SRQ → BOS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 44% of the time. About 1 in 7 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 41 three hours or more; 3.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late9.9%
- 30–60 min late6.8%
- 1–2 hours late8.8%
- 2–3 hours late2.4%
- 3+ hours late2.4%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled3.0%
Share of all 695 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 | 442 | 64% | 3.4% | +1 min | 15.2% | +93 min | JetBlue |
| Delta Air Lines | 138 | 54% | 2.9% | +11 min | 17.4% | +105 min | Republic Airways 93%, Delta Air Lines 7% |
| Allegiant Air | 115 | 90% | 1.7% | −14 min | 3.5% | +61 min | Allegiant Air |
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 SRQ). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | 56% |
Last flight of the day
On SRQ → BOS, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 2.7% of the time, against 3.6% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.7% of the time (earlier flights: 1.8%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 7:87 p.m. | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% | first flight 7:87 p.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: April (79%). Worst: October (60%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 139 | 71% | 5.8% |
| Tuesday | 75 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 71 | — | — |
| Thursday | 90 | — | — |
| Friday | 136 | 70% | 1.5% |
| Saturday | 85 | — | — |
| Sunday | 99 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 11 · airline 6 · air traffic/airport 4
Month by month
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 1940 | 11:30 a.m. | 249 | 62% | 4.0% | +5 min | JetBlue |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 4 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Sarasota or Boston. TPA → BOS has been 5 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRQ → BOS (this route) | 695 | 66% | 3.0% |
| TPA → BOS Tampa to Boston Logan | 2,784 | 72% | 3.2% |
| TPA → PVD Tampa to Rhode Island T. F. Green | 437 | 68% | 0.9% |
Questions
How often are flights from SRQ to BOS on time?
66% of 695 scheduled flights from Sarasota/Bradenton, FL to Boston, MA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.0% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from SRQ to BOS?
Allegiant Air: 90% of its 115 flights on the route arrived on time. JetBlue: 64%. Delta Air Lines: 54%.
What month has the most delays from SRQ to BOS?
October (60% on time). The best month is April (79%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from SRQ to BOS more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last SRQ–BOS flight of the day was cancelled 2.7% of the time over the past year, against 3.6% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- BOS → SRQ (return)
- Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ) delays by hour
- Flights into Boston Logan (BOS)
- JetBlue on-time record
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Allegiant Air 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.