Raleigh/Durham to Sarasota/Bradenton (RDU–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 627 mi 2h 3m nonstop 83 1-stop hubs

RDU–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 627 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RDU Routes SRQ Routes RDU Live Flights SRQ Live Flights RDU Delays SRQ Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 2h03 0% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to SRQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ORL ~3h 14m CRG ~3h 16m SUA ~3h 27m APF ~3h 30m CHA ~3h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,107
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
RDU → SRQ
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
50%
Return
SRQ → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SRQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric RDU→SRQ ROA→SRQ ILM→SRQ
Distance from RDU – 120 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 2 7 –
Flight time 2h 3m 2h 1m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Roanoke (ROA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Wilmington (ILM) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU 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 Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
627 mi / 1,008 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m.
Getting to RDU

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.

Facts

RDU–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance627 mi / 1,008 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SRQ
Full nameSarasota Bradenton International Airport
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 3m. The route covers 627 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RDU to SRQ. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORL, CRG, SUA, APF, CHA, TMB, JAX, ILM, SSI, BCT, PDK, RSW, CHO, PBI, AVL, FTY, FLL, LEX, EYW, LUK, DAB, CVG, PNS, TTN, TPA, FRG, SDF, TEB, PWK, SFB, BED, ABE, SBN, MSY, MCI, SYR, ISP, OKC, HVN, HOU, MMU, BTV, PWM, AUS, SJU, ROC, SLC, HPN, SNA, RNO, SJC, ALB, ATL, MCO, CLT, IAD, MIA, LAS, EWR, BWI, STL, BNA, PIT, JFK, BDL, PVD, DCA, MSP, CMH, YYZ, ORD, MDW, DFW, DEN, BOS, LGA, IAH, CAK, DTW, PHL, CLE, DAL and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROA and ILM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RDU to SRQ

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 627 miles (1,008 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA) and Wilmington (ILM).