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 412 upcoming events in and around Sarasota (counted Sep 24, 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, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota County Fairgrounds, St. Boniface Episcopal Church, Bradenton Motorsports Park, Manatee County Fairgrounds and Joyland Live. |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 41 mi (66 km) | Large | — |
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) 44 mi (71 km) | Large | — |
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 |
| McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Hotels near McCurdy's Comedy Theatre | SRQ, 4.3 mi | PIE, 41 mi |
| Sarasota County Fairgrounds Hotels near Sarasota County Fairgrounds | SRQ, 4.9 mi | PIE, 41 mi |
| St. Boniface Episcopal Church Hotels near St. Boniface Episcopal Church | SRQ, 8.8 mi | PIE, 45 mi |
| Bradenton Motorsports Park Hotels near Bradenton Motorsports Park | SRQ, 15 mi | TPA, 37 mi |
| Manatee County Fairgrounds Hotels near Manatee County Fairgrounds | SRQ, 9.1 mi | PIE, 27 mi |
| Joyland Live Hotels near Joyland Live | SRQ, 3 mi | PIE, 38 mi |
Flying in for a Sarasota event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 31 events in and around Sarasota; 77% on Fri–Sun; 18 of the 28 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.
Eagles vs. Billy Joel by Candlelight - Tribute
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, Sarasota, Florida
The Expendables
Big Top Brewing at Fruitville Commons, Sarasota, Florida
From about $42.00View TicketsJoyland's First Ever Line Dance Competition
Joyland Live, Sarasota, Florida
Boz Scaggs
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, Florida
From about $255.00View TicketsJoe DeVito
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota, Florida
From about $53.00View TicketsSarasota Orchestra: Bugs, Bats, and Birds
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, Sarasota, Florida
Nick Hoff
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota, Florida
From about $63.00View TicketsJosh Baldwin
Church of Hope - FL, Sarasota, Florida
From about $51.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 26: Eagles vs. Billy Joel by Candlelight - Tribute
- Oct 2: The Expendables
- Oct 11: Boz Scaggs
- Oct 15: Sarasota Orchestra: Bugs, Bats, and Birds
- Oct 16: Nick Hoff
- Oct 17: Sarasota Orchestra: Bugs, Bats, and Birds
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?
31 in and around Sarasota in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 77% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 18 of the 28 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.
