62% of flights from Sarasota to Dallas arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 4 p.m. departures ran on time 70% of the time; the 5 p.m. ones 59%. 18% 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 → DFW: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 41% of the time. About 1 in 6 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 29 three hours or more; 2.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early62%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late9.4%
- 1–2 hours late8.6%
- 2–3 hours late4.0%
- 3+ hours late3.5%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled2.2%
Share of all 372 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 | 372 | 62% | 2.1% | +1 min | 16.1% | +93 min | American Airlines 97%, PSA Airlines 2%, Envoy 0% |
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 month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: November (72%). Worst: March (59%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 54 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 49 | — | — |
| Thursday | 54 | — | — |
| Friday | 54 | — | — |
| Saturday | 55 | — | — |
| Sunday | 54 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 7 · airline 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2679 | 4:53 p.m. | 240 | 65% | 2.1% | −3 min | American Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Sarasota or Dallas. TPA → DAL has been 13 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRQ → DFW (this route) | 372 | 62% | 2.1% |
| TPA → DAL Tampa to Dallas Love Field | 1,291 | 75% | 1.5% |
| TPA → DFW Tampa to Dallas/Fort Worth | 2,917 | 73% | 3.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from SRQ to DFW on time?
62% of 372 scheduled flights from Sarasota/Bradenton, FL to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SRQ to DFW?
Flights scheduled to leave at 4 p.m. were the most reliable (70% on time). The 5 p.m. departures were the least (59%).
What month has the most delays from SRQ to DFW?
March (59% on time). The best month is November (72%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- DFW → SRQ (return)
- Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ) delays by hour
- Flights into Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
- American 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.