Rochester to Sarasota/Bradenton (RST–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,268 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AABAUA → AAACEK Chicago (ORD) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 19m → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 40m AFDLKE → DLWS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
DCA Washington ~6h 24m → AA Washington (DCA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
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Rochester to Sarasota/Bradenton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,268 mi 2h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

RST–SRQ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton to Rochester flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~5h 19m ORD ~5h 20m MSP ~5h 40m DCA ~6h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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
RST → SRQ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
SRQ → RST
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric RST→SRQ LSE→SRQ MSP→SRQ
Distance from RST – 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 11
Weekly flights ~1 – 2
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 21m 3h 13m
La Crosse (LSE) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Eau Claire (EAU) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

RST–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 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 RST to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,268 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LSE, MSP and EAU. 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 RST to SRQ

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to SRQ is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,268 miles (2,041 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE), Minneapolis (MSP) and Eau Claire (EAU).