Washington to Sarasota/Bradenton (DCA–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA4790
AA American
E75
8:30 AM
EDT T2
11:13 AM
EDT
2h 43m
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AA1432
AA American
319
9:00 AM
EDT T2
11:41 AM
EDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA5468
AA American
CR9
10:00 AM
EDT T2
12:50 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA2223
AA American
319
10:59 AM
EDT T2
1:39 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA4403
AA American
E75
10:59 AM
EDT T2
1:40 PM
EDT
2h 41m
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AA4417
AA American
E75L
11:50 AM
EDT T2
2:39 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA4790
AA American
E75
11:43 AM
EDT
2:15 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA1432
AA American
319
11:51 AM
EDT
2:23 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AS4301
AS Alaska
319
1:06 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA5122
AA American
CR9
1:27 PM
EDT
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA4403
AA American
E75
2:10 PM
EDT
4:44 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA2223
AA American
319
2:29 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
2h 31m
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AA4417
AA American
E75L
3:09 PM
EDT
5:52 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Washington to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 853 mi 2h 40m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

DCA–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 853 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 319, CR9, E75, E75L 2h40-2h50 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 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, DCA to SRQ direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,455
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
DCA → SRQ
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric DCA→SRQ IAD→SRQ BWI→SRQ
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 2
Weekly flights 28 5 59
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 23m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA 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 Washington.
DCA: EDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
853 mi / 1,373 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance853 mi / 1,373 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m. The route covers 853 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DCA to SRQ. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, SAV, ILM, PBI, JAX, RSW, CHA, FLL, BWI, EYW, DAB, PNS, TPA, ECP, BHM, OKC, BTV, MSY, HOU, AUS, SJU, APA, SLC, PDX, ALB, PWM, ATL, CLT, MCO, EWR, MDW, MIA, PIT, MKE, CID, BDL, SDF, CVG, BUF, PVD, CMH, IND, BNA, DTW, LGA, RDU, CLE, GRR, SYR, LAS, TYS, ROC, OMA, DAL, ORD, PHL, JFK, IAH, STL, BOS, MSP, DSM, DEN, DFW, MCI, GSP, CAK, AVL, YYZ, LEX and HPN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DCA to SRQ

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 853 miles (1,373 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).