Sarasota/Bradenton to Buffalo (SRQ–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SRQ Airport Page →
1,095 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 4h 25m SGXWN → EJAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 4h 28m DLWN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
BNA Nashville 4h 38m EJAG4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Buffalo flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington 5h 1m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
EWR Newark 5h 24m ACUA → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
JFK New York 5h 34m B6QRTP → AMATB6 New York (JFK) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 46m AA → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 6h 4m AAACEK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 7m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sarasota/Bradenton to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,095 mi 2h 29m nonstop

SRQ–BUF had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 1,095 miles in 2h 29m.

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All flights from Buffalo (BUF) Buffalo to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SRQ–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – – 45% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BWI ~4h 25m MCO ~4h 28m BNA ~4h 38m ATL ~4h 41m MKE ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
941
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
SRQ → BUF
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
70%
Return
BUF → SRQ
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Sarasota/Bradenton

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric SRQ→BUF PIE→BUF TPA→BUF
Distance from SRQ – 37 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 8
Weekly flights – – 9
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 24m 2h 14m
Departure OTP 45% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Buffalo flights · Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Buffalo is 0 hours the same as Sarasota/Bradenton.
SRQ: EDT · BUF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,095 mi / 1,763 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

SRQ–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance1,095 mi / 1,763 km
Flight time2h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SRQ
Full nameSarasota Bradenton International Airport
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 2h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,095 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SRQ to BUF: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Orlando and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from BUF to SRQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, TPA and RSW. 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 SRQ to BUF

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

SRQ to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to BUF is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,095 miles (1,763 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Orlando and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Fort Myers (RSW).