Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton (IAH–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
795 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 41 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 4h 22m ADF9NH EJAWN Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 32m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
AUS Austin 4h 39m ACCMEK G4 Austin (AUS) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
MIA Miami 4h 44m AAATAV AA Miami (MIA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 58m AAASAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
BNA Nashville 5h 23m CMEKNZ G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
STL St Louis 5h 25m CMEKNZ WN St Louis (STL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 26m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 30m ASEKNZ G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
CMH Columbus 6h 7m NZUA JRELXJWN Columbus (CMH) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 795 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–SRQ had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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 795 miles in 2h 27m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 0% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,542
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
IAH → SRQ
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric IAH→SRQ HOU→SRQ AUS→SRQ
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 7
Weekly flights 1 4
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 10m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
795 mi / 1,279 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance795 mi / 1,279 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 795 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAH to SRQ: United Airlines. 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 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Austin Bergstrom.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, AUS and GGG. 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 IAH to SRQ

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) had nonstop service from United Airlines, 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.

IAH to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to SRQ is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 795 miles (1,279 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS) and Longview (GGG).