Sarasota/Bradenton to Charlotte (SRQ–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SRQ–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 549 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 164 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 58 | 319, 320, 738, CR9, E70 | 1h45-2h10 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Sarasota/Bradenton
| Metric | SRQ→CLT | PIE→CLT | TPA→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SRQ | – | 37 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 1 | 113 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 10m | 1h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SRQ: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
SRQ–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SRQ to CLT
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SRQ to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SRQ to CLT ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 549 miles (883 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 117 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
164 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 Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).