Des Moines to Sarasota/Bradenton (DSM–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,162 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 41m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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G42985
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
3:00 PM
CDT
6:44 PM
EDT
2h 44m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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G43007
Starts Oct 8 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
3:32 PM
CDT
7:16 PM
EDT
2h 44m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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G41393
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
3:06 PM
EDT
5:03 PM
CDT
2h 57m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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G43018
Starts Oct 8 Seat map
G4 Allegiant
320 Seat map
8:06 PM
EDT
10:03 PM
CDT
2h 57m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
MDW Chicago 4h 45m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 59m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
BNA Nashville 5h 22m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AAACAS → ACNZUA Chicago (ORD) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m AAASAY → AAASQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 44m AFAMDL → DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 22m AAG4QR → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
BOS Boston 8h 10m G4 → B6G4 Boston (BOS) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
MIA Miami 15h 27m AAQR → AAASLXJ Miami (MIA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,162 mi 2h 44m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map DSM Routes SRQ Routes DSM Live Flights SRQ Live Flights DSM Delays SRQ Delays
All flights from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 3 320 2h44 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to SRQ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ATL ~4h 41m MDW ~4h 45m CLT ~4h 59m BNA ~5h 22m ORD ~5h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
794
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → SRQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → DSM
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. DSM delays → SRQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric DSM→SRQ CID→SRQ OMA→SRQ
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 3 – 3
Flight time 2h 44m 3h 3m 2h 50m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Omaha (OMA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Moline (MLI) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,162 mi / 1,869 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,162 mi / 1,869 km
Flight time2h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SRQ
Full nameSarasota Bradenton International Airport
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take about 2h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,162 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DSM to SRQ: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SRQ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, OMA and MLI. 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 DSM to SRQ

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to SRQ is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,869 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).