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

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DL411
DL Delta
739
1:49 PM
EDT TM
4:39 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL411
DL Delta
739
10:00 AM
EDT TM
12:44 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2240
DL Delta
4:19 PM
EDT
8:21 PM
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1133
DL Delta
5:06 PM
EDT
8:22 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sarasota/Bradenton to Detroit
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,025 mi 2h 50m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

SRQ–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,025 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SRQ–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 739 2h50 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SRQ to DTW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to DTW.
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One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,586
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SRQ → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
DTW → SRQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays → DTW delays →

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 1 5 1
Weekly flights 7 97 2
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 23m 2h 44m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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 50m.
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.

SRQ–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,025 mi / 1,649 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,025 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SRQ to DTW. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRW, PTK, DAY, GSP, CHS, RSW, TEB, PBI, MSN, ABE, BED, GRB, BTV, AUS, SAT, ASE, TUS, SBN, SJU, SLC, SDF, MIA, TYS, ATW, RDU, ATL, BNA, MCO, OMA, MDW, ORD, CLT, BUF, LEX, EWR, BDL, BWI, MDT, MKE, ALB, IAD, GRR, CLE, CVG, IND, CMH, PHL, PIT, BOS, DCA, SYR, MSP, ROC, FWA, LGA, PVD, STL, JFK, RIC, MCI, IAH, YYZ, DSM, DEN and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SRQ to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to DTW ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,025 miles (1,649 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CRW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Lakeland (LAL) and Fort Myers (RSW).