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

DSM Airport Page →
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
G4469
G4 Allegiant
320
2:02 PM
CDT
5:47 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G43012
G4 Allegiant
320
6:11 PM
CDT
9:56 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G42070
G4 Allegiant
320
11:35 AM
EDT
1:46 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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G4472
G4 Allegiant
320
11:35 AM
EDT
1:46 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41384
G4 Allegiant
320
1:32 PM
EDT
3:43 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4445
G4 Allegiant
320
7:41 PM
EDT
9:31 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Des Moines to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,162 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

DSM–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2 320 2h45 63%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (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, DSM 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
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,145
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
DSM → SRQ
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
66%
Return
SRQ → DSM
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → SRQ delays →

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 1
Weekly flights 2 2 4
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 45m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 63%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

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 45m.

DSM–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,162 mi / 1,869 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 1,162 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from DSM to SRQ. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, IND, DAL, RSW, STL, CVG, FLL, IAD, AUS, BWI, APA, SFB, RIL, SLC, SCF, ATW, SNA, MDW, BOS, DTW, CLT, IAH, MCO, ATL, DEN, DFW, BNA, ORD, DCA, MSP, LGA, MIA and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,869 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).