Travelling from Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Sarasota and Detroit are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from SRQ to DTW start at 12:33 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 14:05 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are three weekly Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
Your SRQ to DTW flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta offers direct flights from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Detroit — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering SRQ to DTW flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SRQ and DTW:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sarasota Airport (SRQ) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Currently, $180 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $339. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SRQ to DTW if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SRQ to DTW.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
SRQ is located at 6000 Airport Circle.
Sarasota Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SRQ land on time.
Central Sarasota to Sarasota Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SRQ:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider booking a hotel near DTW if you're taking a late Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Detroit in March.
Lock in your flight from Sarasota Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to go to Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SRQ to DTW sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 386 kilometres west of Detroit, a visit to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.