Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Sarasota Airport (SRQ): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport.
Sarasota is one hour ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from MSP to SRQ start at 05:14 — the earliest with Sun Country Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:45 with Sun Country Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MSP to SRQ flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Sarasota — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that offers MSP to SRQ flights. An exceptional 89.26% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and SRQ:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
St Louis Airport
Asheville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
Currently, $200 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $359. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSP to SRQ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MSP to SRQ.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the flights that depart from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
If you have a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SRQ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sarasota Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget to explore Sarasota and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sarasota Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to central Sarasota
SRQ is located at 6000 Airport Circle.
Sarasota Airport to central Sarasota has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport is December, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Sarasota based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Sarasota Airport for August if you want to explore Sarasota during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MSP to SRQ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Sarasota, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 338 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
Miami is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Sarasota. No trip is complete without experiencing Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.


