Raleigh/Durham to Sarasota/Bradenton (RDU–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–SRQ had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, 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 627 miles in 1h 38m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→SRQ | ROA→SRQ | ILM→SRQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 120 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 2h 1m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · SRQ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–SRQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to SRQ
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, 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.
RDU to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to SRQ is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,008 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA), Wilmington (ILM) and Florence (FLO).