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 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 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 86%.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 87% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 86%.
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Good to know
Departing from SRQ
79% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SRQ has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
SRQ cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at ATL
83% on timeWhen flights into ATL are late, the average delay is 68 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.