SRQ (Sarasota) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 87% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 87%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.SRQ → ATL
SRQ (Sarasota) to ATL (Atlanta)
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This route is usually on time. About 87% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 87% vs Southwest Airlines at 85%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 87% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 85%.
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Good to know
Departing from SRQ
80% on timeExpect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SRQ has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~7 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
SRQ cancels 2.5% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at ATL
80% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~9 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.