Sarasota/Bradenton to Detroit (SRQ–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SRQ Airport Page →
1,025 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 51 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 18m G4 → AFAMDL Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Detroit flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 20m G4 → AFDLKE Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 4h 23m EJAG4WN → AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando 4h 27m DLWN → AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 28m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
SBN South Bend 4h 28m G4 → AFDLKE South Bend (SBN) to Detroit flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 39m G4WN → AMDLKE Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit flights
GRR Grand Rapids 4h 40m G4 → AFAMDL Grand Rapids (GRR) to Detroit flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 42m G4WN → AFAMDL Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 4h 43m WN → AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sarasota/Bradenton to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,025 mi 2h 49m nonstop

SRQ–DTW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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 1,025 miles in 2h 49m.

Also explore SRQ Routes DTW Routes SRQ Live Flights DTW Live Flights SRQ Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SRQ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 0 – – 54% SkyTeam VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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 SRQ to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
CVG ~4h 18m TYS ~4h 20m BNA ~4h 23m MCO ~4h 27m ATL ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,413
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 → DTW
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
96%
Return
DTW → SRQ
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Sarasota/Bradenton

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric SRQ→DTW TPA→DTW LAL→DTW
Distance from SRQ – 40 mi 52 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights – 93 –
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 38m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 54% – –
Tampa (TPA) to Detroit flights · Lakeland (LAL) to Detroit flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SRQ–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Flight time2h 49m
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: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,025 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SRQ to DTW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, McGhee Tyson and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SRQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA, LAL 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 DTW

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 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 DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to DTW is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,025 miles (1,649 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, McGhee Tyson and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Lakeland (LAL) and Fort Myers (RSW).