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

DTW Airport Page →
1,025 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 48 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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✈ Nonstop

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

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 17m AFAMDL → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 20m AFDLKL → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
SDF Louisville 4h 23m AFAMDL → EJAG4 Louisville (SDF) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 25m AFAMDL → G4WN Indianapolis (IND) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
BNA Nashville 4h 35m AMDLKE → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
MCO Orlando 4h 38m AFDLF9 → EJAWN Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 38m AMDLKE → G4WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
STL St Louis 4h 44m AFAMDL → WN St Louis (STL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 48m AAAFAM → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Sarasota/Bradenton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,025 mi 2h 46m nonstop

DTW–SRQ had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,025 miles in 2h 46m.

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All flights from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton to Detroit flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 0 – – 94% SkyTeam WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CVG ~4h 17m TYS ~4h 20m SDF ~4h 23m ATL ~4h 25m IND ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,313
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
DTW → SRQ
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
72%
Return
SRQ → DTW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → SRQ delays →
Alternatives

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 2
Weekly flights – 1 4
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 34m 2h 47m
Departure OTP 94% – –
Toledo (TOL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Flint (FNT) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Lansing (LAN) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Know before you go

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 46m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

DTW–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,025 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DTW to SRQ: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, McGhee Tyson and Louisville Muhammad Ali.
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 LAN. 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) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DTW to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to SRQ is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,025 miles (1,649 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, McGhee Tyson and Louisville Muhammad Ali. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Flint (FNT) and Lansing (LAN).