Detroit to Sarasota/Bradenton (DTW–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL411
DL Delta
739
10:00 AM
EDT TM
12:44 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2240
DL Delta
4:19 PM
EDT
8:21 PM
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1133
DL Delta
5:06 PM
EDT
8:22 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL411
DL Delta
739
1:49 PM
EDT TM
4:39 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Detroit to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,025 mi 2h 44m nonstop 70 1-stop hubs

DTW–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,025 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 9 739 2h44-4h02 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (9 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, DTW to SRQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,591
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
DTW → SRQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric DTW→SRQ TOL→SRQ FNT→SRQ
Distance from DTW 49 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 9 7 29
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 34m 2h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW 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 Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 4h 2m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Flight time2h 44m to 4h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 44m to 4h 2m. The route covers 1,025 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from DTW to SRQ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, SAV, RSW, JAX, RFD, FRG, PBI, FLL, BHM, TPA, GRB, OKC, RDU, MSY, BTV, HPN, AUS, PLS, SJU, SLC, PWM, SNA, ROC, PDX, PVD, ATL, BWI, IAD, MCO, MIA, ALB, CLT, MKE, CMH, SYR, EWR, DSM, CLE, ORD, BNA, PIT, CVG, BDL, ATW, SDF, SBN, MDW, MSP, TYS, HNL, PHL, FWA, STL, DCA, GRR, JFK, DFW, LGA, BOS, IND, OMA, IAH, MDT, BUF, MCI, YYZ, GSP, DEN, LAS and LEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL, FNT and CLE. 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 DTW to SRQ

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,025 miles (1,649 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Flint (FNT) and Cleveland (CLE).