Buffalo to Sarasota/Bradenton (BUF–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3539
WN Southwest
73H
11:35 AM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3205
WN Southwest
73H
1:10 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN435
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
EDT
2:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1446
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Buffalo to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,095 mi 2h 45m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

BUF–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,095 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 73H 2h45-2h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUF to SRQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,083
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → SRQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric BUF→SRQ ROC→SRQ YTZ→SRQ
Distance from BUF 55 mi 58 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 12 1
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 59m 4h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sarasota/Bradenton is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,095 mi / 1,763 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 55m.

BUF–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,095 mi / 1,763 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,095 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BUF to SRQ. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, ORL, BCT, FXE, APF, AVL, PBI, PIT, YIP, RSW, PTK, TEB, FRG, ECP, FLL, MKE, TPA, MKC, MSP, OKC, DCA, BNA, DFW, SLC, PHX, LAS, MCO, IAD, BWI, MDW, CLT, EWR, DTW, MIA, ATL, JFK, LGA, ORD, PHL, DEN and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROC, YTZ and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUF to SRQ

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUF to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,095 miles (1,763 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (ROC), Toronto (YTZ) and Toronto (YYZ).