Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Sarasota Airport (SRQ): what you need to know
Sarasota's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Sarasota two hours ahead of Phoenix.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHX to SRQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarasota Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between PHX and SRQ:
Denver International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Nashville Airport
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX reach their destination on time.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarasota Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PHX:
Arriving at Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarasota Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SRQ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sarasota Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Sarasota's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sarasota Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to central Sarasota
You'll find SRQ at 6000 Airport Circle.
Sarasota Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Sarasota. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarasota Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sarasota in December.
Before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sarasota Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sarasota, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to SRQ in January. Temperatures average between 10ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Sarasota. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Sarasota. No journey is complete without dropping by Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.