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Direct Flights to Sunny Sarasota, FL

Your (Non-Stop) Ticket to Paradise

Sarasota Direct Flights – US
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Hassle-Free Direct Flights to Sarasota

Now is the time to fly direct to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). With a growing list of nonstop routes from major cities across the country, SRQ is making it easier than ever to trade long layovers for quick, seamless access to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Pair that with a major terminal expansion that boosts capacity to welcome one million more travelers each year and you’ll find yourself stepping off the plane and straight into the heart of Sarasota’s beaches, arts, and coastal charm in no time.

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New England Routes (8 options)

New England Routes (8 options)

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Direct Flights from Portland, ME to Florida

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Direct Flights from Portsmouth, NH to Florida

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Boston to Sarasota Direct Flights

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Direct Flights from Hartford, CT

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Direct Flights from New Haven, CT

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Direct Flights from Providence, RI

Mid-Atlantic Routes (27 options)

Mid-Atlantic Routes (27 options)

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Direct Flights from NYC

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Direct Flights from NYC

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Direct Flights from Newark, NJ

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Direct Flights from Long Island-Islip, NY

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Direct Flights from Westchester County Airport NY

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Direct Flights from Albany, NY

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Direct Flights from Syracuse, NY

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Direct Flights from Elmira/Corning, NY

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Direct Flights from Buffalo, NY to Florida

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Direct Flights from Philadelphia, PA

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Direct Flights from Philadelphia/Wilmington, DE

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Direct Flights from Allentown, PA

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Direct Flights from Harrisburg, PA to Florida

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Direct Flights from Pittsburg, PA

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Direct Flights from Baltimore, MA

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Direct Flights from Washington, DC

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Direct Flights from Washington, DC

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Direct Flights to Florida from Richmond, VA

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Direct Flights from Roanoke, VA

Midwest Routes (33 options)

Midwest Routes (33 options)

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Direct Flights from Cleveland

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Direct Flights from Akron-Canton, OH

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Direct Flights from Columbus, OH

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Direct Flights from Columbus, OH

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Direct Flights from Cincinnati

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Direct Flights from Detroit to Sarasota, FL

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Direct Flights from Flint, MI to Florida

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Direct Flights from Grand Rapids, IN

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Direct Flights from South Bend, IN

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Direct Flights from Fort Wayne to Florida

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Direct Flights from Indianapolis to Florida

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Direct Flights from Chicago to Sarasota

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Direct Flights from Chicago to Sarasota

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Direct Flights out of Rockford, IL

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Direct Flights from Moline, IL to Florida

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Direct Flights from Peoria, IL

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Direct Flights from Milwaukee

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Direct Flights from Appleton, WI to Florida

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Direct Flights from Minneapolis

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Direct Flights from Cedar Rapids

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Direct Flights from Des Moines

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Direct Flights from Omaha, NE

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Direct Flights from St Louis

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Direct Flights from St Louis

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Direct Flights from Kansas City

American South & West (16 options)

American South & West (16 options)

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Direct Flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport

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Direct Flights from Charlotte, NC

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Direct Flights from Asheville to Sarasota

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Direct Flights from Greenville/Spartanburg, SC

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Direct Flights from Knoxville

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Direct Flights from Nashville

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Direct Flights from Atlanta, GA

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Direct Flights from Houston

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Direct Flights from Houston

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Austin to Florida Direct Flights

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Direct Flights from Dallas, TX

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Direct Flights from Dallas/Ft. Worth

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DEN

Direct Flights from Denver to Florida

Disclaimer: All year-round and seasonal flight routes, schedules, and availability are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the airline’s official website.

Where to Stay in Sarasota

You’ve found your direct flight, but how about your hotel? Opal Collection offers four distinct Sarasota hotels all set by the beach and no more than 15 miles from SRQ.

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Longboat Key, FL

Zota Beach Resort

This sleek and modern Sarasota resort blends architectural touches, stylish accommodations , and distinctive dining experiences that reflect the relaxed ambiance of Florida’s West Coast. Indulge in a variety of resort amenities ideal for family vacations and romantic weekend getaways, including our sun-drenched outdoor pool area and chic wine bar. With over 2,700 square feet of beachfront event space, it’s also an ideal choice for meetings, weddings, and special events.

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Longboat Key, FL

The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Spanning a sprawling 410 acres of lush lawns and pristine beachfront, this Sarasota beach resort is home to everything you need for a five-star vacation: five distinctive restaurants and lounges, 45 holes of championship golf, award-winning Tennis Gardens, a full-service spa, and an array of water sport equipment. We also offer numerous wellness events and family-friendly activities from beach yoga to kayaking.

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Lido Key, FL

Lido Beach Resort

This secluded Sarasota beach resort invites you to kick back and take in the picturesque views from our private 300-foot white sand beach, enjoy a refreshing swim in our two year-round heated pools (one for families and one for adults only), dine in a top-floor restaurant with stunning views of the skyline, and indulge with an array of resort amenities ideal for romantic weekends, family vacations, and relaxing Gulf-front getaways.

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Lido Key, FL

Cirque St. Armands Beachside

Located just steps from the sands of Lido Beach and a two-minute walk from the sophisticated district of St. Armands Circle, this stunning circus-inspired hotel pays homage to Sarasota’s Big Top heritage in big and bold ways. Enjoy the creative on-site restaurant of Ringside, a stunning pool deck, access to a private beach located nearby at our sibling Opal (Lido Beach Resort), bike rentals, a fitness center, plus room blocks for group getaways.

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Sarasota Attractions & Activities

An eclectic blend of culture and fine dining, circus thrills, and pristine beaches make up this principal Gulf Coast city, speckled with six scenic barrier islands.

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