Sarasota/Bradenton to Philadelphia (SRQ–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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958 mi airlines 41/wk
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F91240
F9 Frontier
321
9:02 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
2h 28m
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AS4485
AS Alaska
CR9
12:38 PM
EDT
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA5121
AA American
CR9
12:38 PM
EDT
3:25 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AS4789
AS Alaska
320
2:29 PM
EDT
5:16 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA3167
AA American
320
2:29 PM
EDT
5:16 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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F91782
F9 Frontier
A21N
8:12 PM
EDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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F93694
F9 Frontier
A20N
9:50 PM
EDT
12:30 AM+1
EDT
2h 40m
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AA5452
AA American
CR9
9:06 AM
EDT TF
12:08 PM
EDT
3h 2m
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AS4789
AS Alaska
320
10:45 AM
EDT
1:43 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA3167
AA American
320
10:45 AM
EDT TC
1:43 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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F91781
F9 Frontier
A20N
11:54 AM
EDT TE
2:53 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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Sarasota/Bradenton to Philadelphia
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 958 mi 2h 1m nonstop 91 1-stop hubs

SRQ–PHL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 958 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SRQ–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 320, CR9 2h47 100% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 320, CR9 2h47 100% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 12 321, A20N, A21N 2h28-2h43 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, AS
321 Airbus A321 – F9
A20NF9
A21NF9
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (28 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (12 flights/wk, 30%)
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 PHL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
91
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,481
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 → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
PHL → SRQ
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Sarasota/Bradenton

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SRQ→PHL PIE→PHL TPA→PHL
Distance from SRQ 37 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 6
Weekly flights 41 157
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 9m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
958 mi / 1,542 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m to 2h 47m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SRQ–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance958 mi / 1,542 km
Flight time2h 1m to 2h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 27 return
1-stop connections91 hubs
Origin: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 2h 1m to 2h 47m. The route covers 958 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from SRQ to PHL. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSI, SUA, TEB, VRB, BCT, USA, APF, OPF, HHH, CHS, CRW, ILG, TMB, SBN, PBI, RSW, CGF, OXC, BED, TOL, DAY, MRK, EYW, TTN, JFK, FWA, BWI, PSM, PWK, BTV, PNS, MSN, MKC, PWA, HOU, SAT, OMA, AUS, SJU, ASE, RDU, RIL, APA, SXM, TUS, JAC, SCF, SLC, YYZ, SDF, PSP, SBA, SYR, MIA, MCO, CLT, ATL, BOS, DCA, LEX, GSP, AVL, BDL, DTW, MDW, ORD, TYS, RIC, ROC, CMH, CVG, PIT, MKE, BNA, MDT, CLE, ROA, MSP, IND, MCI, ABE, STL, GRR, IAD, DFW, BUF, PVD, ALB, IAH, DAL and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SRQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, TPA and LAL. 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 PHL

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SRQ to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to PHL ranges from 2 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 958 miles (1,542 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Lakeland (LAL).