Best Time to Fly SRQ to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sarasota/Bradenton International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,294 flights were scheduled from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 87.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (93% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SRQ to ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 87.8% | 85 min | 1.9% | 2,294 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SRQ to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,770 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6am–7am | 93.7% | 3.5% | 811 |
| 7am–8am | 92.4% | 3.5% | 626 |
| 8am–9am | 90.4% | 0.5% | 188 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 90.8% | 3.0% | 169 |
| 11am–12pm | 90.1% | 2.3% | 560 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.9% | 0.4% | 246 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.2% | 1.8% | 389 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.7% | 5.3% | 171 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.6% | 2.6% | 192 |
| 4pm–5pm | 85.9% | 2.4% | 205 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.9% | 3.5% | 464 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.9% | 0.9% | 339 |
| 7pm–8pm | 82.8% | 3.1% | 319 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.9% | 2.9% | 70 |
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 ATL
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) | 83.3% | -4.8 pts | 0.0% | 85 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.6% | -8.5 pts | 1.5% | 204 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.3% | -4.8 pts | 2.7% | 814 |
| All other days | 88.1% | — | 2.8% | 3,667 |
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).