Sarasota/Bradenton to Rochester (SRQ–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SRQ Airport Page →
1,268 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 3m AAACEK AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 48m DLWS DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~6h 11m G4WN Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~6h 26m AAAS Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sarasota/Bradenton to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,268 mi 2h 42m nonstop -1h behind

SRQ–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
87
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 → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RST → SRQ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Sarasota/Bradenton

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric SRQ→RST PIE→RST TPA→RST
Distance from SRQ 37 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 49m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Sarasota/Bradenton.
SRQ: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m gate to gate.

SRQ–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 1,268 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Sarasota/Bradenton.
Yes, return flights from RST to SRQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, TPA and PGD. 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 RST

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SRQ to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to RST is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,268 miles (2,041 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).