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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VS2983cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
320
1:49 PM
EDT TM
4:43 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL411+5
DL Delta
320
1:51 PM
EDT TM
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7067cs
WS WestJet
320
10:10 AM
EDT TM
12:56 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL411+5
DL Delta
320
10:10 AM
EDT TM
12:56 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sarasota/Bradenton to Detroit
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,025 mi 2h 49m nonstop 104 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 49m. Beyond nonstop, 104 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 Also: VS 6 320 2h49 33% SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
104
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,713
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.

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 9 1
Weekly flights 13 109 2
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 35m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 33%
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 49m to 2h 54m.
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 49m to 2h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections104 hubs
Origin: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 49m to 2h 54m. The route covers 1,025 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from SRQ to DTW. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRW, UST, PTK, ILM, OSU, SAV, SUA, XNA, JAX, AGS, CAK, LAN, OPF, CHS, YXU, DAY, MBS, PBI, TEB, GSO, MKE, APF, FLL, MSN, GPT, ABE, RIC, MSY, RHI, BED, BTV, HPN, GRB, MEM, YOW, OKC, STP, TVC, YUL, NAS, CUN, PWM, MHT, MBJ, SBN, DAL, SAT, ASE, TUS, SXM, SJU, SCF, MIA, SLC, SAN, PSP, LAS, SNA, SJC, ATW, MCO, IAD, TYS, BUF, ATL, AUS, BOS, BNA, MDW, STL, EWR, IND, GSP, BDL, SDF, ORD, BWI, CLE, RDU, CLT, SYR, CVG, LGA, GRR, DCA, LEX, DSM, PVD, MSP, PIT, JFK, FWA, PHL, YYZ, ROC, IAH, CMH, MDT, ALB, DEN, DFW, MCI, OMA and PMP. 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 13 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 49 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,025 miles (1,649 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

104 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).