Best Time to Fly SRQ to LGA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sarasota/Bradenton International → LaGuardia
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
547 flights were scheduled from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York (LGA) in the last 12 months, and 74.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and March the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 5.8% (US average 1.8%).
SRQ to LGA 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 | 74.2% | 154 min | 6.0% | 534 |
| Republic Airways | Limited data | 13 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SRQ to LGA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,276 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 78.0% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | 81.6% | 1.3% | 151 |
| 11am–12pm | 82.3% | 3.9% | 312 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.6% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.4% | 6.4% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.0% | 5.4% | 129 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.2% | 4.6% | 239 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.8% | 5.2% | 248 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 7 | |
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 LGA
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) | 77.4% | +0.3 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 73.8% | -3.3 pts | 3.1% | 64 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.8% | -7.2 pts | 9.2% | 141 |
| All other days | 77.1% | — | 3.8% | 1,040 |
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).