Minneapolis to Sarasota/Bradenton (MSP–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL2771
DL Delta
712
7:00 AM
CDT T1
11:28 AM
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY941
SY Sun Country
738
7:17 AM
CDT T2
12:24 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2770
DL Delta
BCS3
8:55 AM
CDT T1
1:16 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY943
SY Sun Country
738
4:30 PM
CDT T2
8:41 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY944
SY Sun Country
738
7:15 AM
EDT
9:59 AM
CDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2771
DL Delta
712
12:31 PM
EDT TM
3:19 PM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY942
SY Sun Country
738
2:03 PM
EDT
4:38 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2770
DL Delta
223
2:15 PM
EDT TM
4:58 PM
CDT
3h 43m
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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Minneapolis to Sarasota/Bradenton
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,344 mi 2h 49m nonstop +1h ahead 89 1-stop hubs

MSP–SRQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,344 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 11 738 3h11-4h07 100%
DL Delta Air Lines 8 712, BCS3 3h21-3h28 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (11 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: DL (8 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to SRQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
89
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,858
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
MSP → SRQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric MSP→SRQ RST→SRQ
Distance from MSP 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 20
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,344 mi / 2,163 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m to 4h 7m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,344 mi / 2,163 km
Flight time2h 49m to 4h 7m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 19 return
1-stop connections89 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 49m to 4h 7m. The route covers 1,344 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from MSP to SRQ. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AFW, PDK, CRG, PWK, APF, RST, CGF, OKC, ORL, BMI, OPF, YIP, FSD, RSW, JAX, SAV, LUK, CHO, PBI, GRB, TTN, FLL, ROC, HOU, TEB, TPA, APA, MSY, ALB, BED, AUS, HPN, PVD, SCF, JAC, PLS, SLC, IAD, TUS, PSP, SJO, SNA, SJU, SXM, SJC, PDX, BDL, JFK, TYS, ATL, STL, CID, RDU, BNA, DTW, SUS, MDW, CMH, PIT, PHL, MCO, MIA, HNL, CVG, CLT, SDF, MKE, FWA, IND, ORD, YYZ, DAL, IAH, BWI, OMA, LGA, EWR, GRR, CLE, DSM, SYR, SBN, DCA, BOS, MCI, DEN, LAS, ATW and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RST. 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 MSP to SRQ

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,344 miles (2,163 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST).