Richmond to Sarasota/Bradenton (RIC–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
762 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 3h 51m ADB6F9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
ATL Atlanta 4h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 11m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 15m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
MIA Miami 4h 32m AAG3QR → AALXJ Miami (MIA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
BNA Nashville 5h 2m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
EWR Newark 5h 30m ACUA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 33m AABAQR → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
JFK New York 5h 33m AFAMB6 → B6QRTK New York (JFK) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
LGA New York 5h 34m AADLPD → DLWS New York (LGA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Sarasota/Bradenton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 762 mi 1h 58m nonstop

RIC–SRQ had nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 762 miles in 1h 58m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes SRQ Routes RIC Live Flights SRQ Live Flights RIC Delays SRQ Delays
All flights from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 0 – – 87% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 87% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (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 RIC to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MCO ~3h 51m ATL ~4h 0m CLT ~4h 11m BWI ~4h 15m MIA ~4h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
999
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
RIC → SRQ
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
65%
Return
SRQ → RIC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → SRQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric RIC→SRQ PHF→SRQ ORF→SRQ
Distance from RIC – 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 51m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Norfolk (ORF) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC 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 Richmond.
RIC: EDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
762 mi / 1,226 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance762 mi / 1,226 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take about 1h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 762 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RIC to SRQ: Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 58m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SRQ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and CHO. 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 RIC to SRQ

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) had nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

RIC to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to SRQ is about 1 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 762 miles (1,226 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).