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Cheapest round-trip
$291
Typical prices: $310-$438
American Airlines
Wed 12/5Sat 12/15
IAH - SRQ • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$412
Typical prices: $303-$502
Southwest
Wed 12/19Thu 12/27
HOU - SRQ • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 03m
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $358 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Sarasota

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Sarasota

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 15
American Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:16 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
6h 31m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:44 am - 10:25 amSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$291American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:14 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:37 pm - 11:58 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$291Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:12 am - 5:21 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
6h 09m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:40 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 40m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$293Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 1:45 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
2h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 11:00 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 15m1 stop Nashville Intl
$321Southwest
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 1:45 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
2h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 1:55 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 55m2 stops Orlando Austin Bergstrom
$326Southwest
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:04 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
6h 04m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
4:57 pm - 10:39 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$331American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
Delta Logo
6:28 pm - 12:30 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
5h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:38 pm - 11:58 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$337Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:21 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
10h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:40 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 40m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$400Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:38 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
9h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:33 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
3h 03mnonstop
$432United Airlines
Fri, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 18
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 3:35 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-SRQ Sarasota Bradenton Intl
2h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:49 pm - 6:44 pmSRQ  Sarasota Bradenton Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 55mnonstop
$458United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to Sarasota flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Sarasota?

Round-trip flights from Houston to Sarasota typically range from $310 to $438. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $291, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Sarasota?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Sarasota. It’s 0% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Sarasota?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Sarasota at $309 round-trip.
•March ($409) and November ($398) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 32% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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John Walton

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for Houston to Sarasota flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$113
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Sarasota

When to book flights from Houston to Sarasota

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Sarasota based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Houston to Sarasota flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Houston to Sarasota?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Sarasota:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:45 am and lands at 12:48 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:13 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 03m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston to Sarasota?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston to Sarasota.

  • How long is a flight from Houston to Sarasota?

    A nonstop flight from Houston to Sarasota takes 2h 03m, covering 793 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston to Sarasota?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Houston to Sarasota flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston to Sarasota range from $310 to $438, with an average of $367 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Houston to Sarasota?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $371 round-trip and layover options via Orlando (MCO) at $358.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Houston to Sarasota?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Have flight prices from Houston to Sarasota changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $291 to $1,471. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Houston to Sarasota looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston to Sarasota are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport (SRQ)?

    Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport (SRQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $55 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston to Sarasota?

    Flights from Houston to Sarasota may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston to Sarasota pass through?

    One-stop flights from Houston to Sarasota most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston to Sarasota?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Houston to Sarasota. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $445, a difference of $77.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Houston to Sarasota?

    2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Sarasota. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • United Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston to Sarasota?

    Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 4h 44m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Houston and Sarasota?

    Sarasota is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sarasota?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sarasota are Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Woman's Club. These are among the most viewed places in Sarasota on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Houston to Sarasota flights?

    Among airlines operating Houston to Sarasota flights:

    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Houston to Sarasota flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Houston to Sarasota flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $368, about $77 less than Sunday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston to Sarasota trip for December. Fares historically average $309 round-trip in that month - typically $100 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $358 round-trip on this route - about $13 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Sarasota Bradenton Intl Airport.

    • Kompose Boutique Hotel
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Sarasota Bradenton Airport
    • Hampton Inn & Suites Sarasota/Bradenton-Airport

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Direct departures

Houston to Sarasota Bradenton Intl

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Southwest

Tuesday

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Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest

Southwest

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Sarasota Bradenton Intl to Houston

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest

Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest

Southwest

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