Flights
Flights to Sarasota
Flying to Sarasota for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 3 airports with scheduled flights near Sarasota, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 687 upcoming events in and around Sarasota (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Sarasota is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 4.5 miles away. Also within 45 miles: PIE (41 mi), TPA (44 mi). For Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the nearest is SRQ at 3.5 miles.
Airports serving Sarasota
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Sarasota, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 4.5 mi (7 km) | Large | Nearest to Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, LECOM Park, Manatee Performing Arts Center, The Donelly Theatre, Cook Theatre at Asolo Repertory Theatre, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Mertz Theatre at Asolo Repertory Theatre and Sarasota County Fairgrounds. |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 41 mi (66 km) | Large | None |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) 44 mi (71 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Sarasota venue
The busiest venues in and around Sarasota, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Hotels near Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall | SRQ, 3.5 mi | PIE, 40 mi |
| LECOM Park Hotels near LECOM Park | SRQ, 6.3 mi | PIE, 30 mi |
| Manatee Performing Arts Center Hotels near Manatee Performing Arts Center | SRQ, 7.1 mi | PIE, 30 mi |
| The Donelly Theatre Hotels near The Donelly Theatre | SRQ, 3.6 mi | PIE, 40 mi |
| Cook Theatre at Asolo Repertory Theatre Hotels near Cook Theatre at Asolo Repertory Theatre | SRQ, 0.9 mi | PIE, 37 mi |
| McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Hotels near McCurdy's Comedy Theatre | SRQ, 4.3 mi | PIE, 41 mi |
| Mertz Theatre at Asolo Repertory Theatre Hotels near Mertz Theatre at Asolo Repertory Theatre | SRQ, 0.9 mi | PIE, 37 mi |
| Sarasota County Fairgrounds Hotels near Sarasota County Fairgrounds | SRQ, 4.9 mi | PIE, 41 mi |
Flying in for a Sarasota event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 93 events in and around Sarasota; 69% on Fri–Sun; 54 of the 93 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
L.A. Hardy
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota, Florida
From about $65.00View TicketsAhoy-Hoy
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, Florida
Caroline Campbell - Artist
Sarasota Yacht Club, Sarasota, Florida
Neil Berg's The 70's: Long Live Rock n' Roll
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, Florida
From about $98.00View TicketsL.A. Hardy
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota, Florida
From about $65.00View TicketsAhoy-Hoy
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, Florida
L.A. Hardy
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota, Florida
From about $65.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Sarasota: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall it is SRQ, 3.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Sarasota?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Sarasota: Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall?
The closest airport to Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 3.5 miles away in a straight line; St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is 40 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
What is the closest airport to Sarasota?
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Sarasota, 4.5 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists PIE (41 miles) and TPA (44 miles).
How many events are in Sarasota in the next 30 days?
93 in and around Sarasota in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 54 of the 93 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is SRQ from downtown Sarasota?
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is 4.5 miles (7 km) from downtown Sarasota in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for LECOM Park?
The closest airport to LECOM Park is Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 6.3 miles away in a straight line; St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is 30 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
