DEN (Denver) to SRQ (Sarasota) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 77%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.DEN → SRQ
DEN (Denver) to SRQ (Sarasota)
DEN → SRQ on-time performance by month
This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 77% vs Southwest Airlines at 73%.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 77% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 73%.
Good to know
Departing from DEN
78% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DEN has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at SRQ
80% on timeWhen flights into SRQ are late, the average delay is 76 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at SRQ: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.