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Flight deals from Richmond to Sarasota

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,144. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sarasota.R 1,199 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,199, select.
Sarasota.R 2,333 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Richmond on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,333, select.
Sarasota.R 2,845 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Richmond on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,845, select.
Sarasota.R 3,292 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,292, select.
Sarasota.R 3,292 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,292, select.
Sarasota.R 3,317 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,317, select.
Sarasota.R 3,412 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,412, select.
Sarasota.R 3,901 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,901, select.
Sarasota.R 5,979 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departs from Richmond on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Sarasota.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,979, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Sarasota

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Richmond to Sarasota flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 2,845
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Sep
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Nov
from R 1,199
Dec
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Direct flights from Richmond to Sarasota

Richmond to Sarasota: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Richmond to Sarasota below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sarasota.

Sarasota

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Tampa International

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Punta Gorda

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Lakeland

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Richmond to Sarasota: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,204
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineBreeze Airways
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Richmond to Sarasota: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Richmond to Sarasota is R 2,236. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Richmond to Sarasota.
Breeze Airways flies direct from Richmond to Sarasota.
As of July 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Richmond to Sarasota.
The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Sarasota is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport on Friday, 4 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sarasota but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sarasota is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Breeze Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sarasota.

Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota Airport (SRQ): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport.

  • Sarasota's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Richmond.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RIC to SRQ flight.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • Travelling to Sarasota (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Breeze Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Breeze Airways.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIC and SRQ:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • Baltimore Washington International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport flight is R 1,199. A return fare right now is R 2,236. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to SRQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from RIC to SRQ is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport.

Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)

  • You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.

  • Of the flights that depart from Richmond Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.

  • Richmond Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RIC:

Arriving at Sarasota Airport (SRQ)

When to fly to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sarasota in December.

  • Book your flight from Richmond Airport to Sarasota Airport for August if you'd like to explore Sarasota during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to SRQ in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sarasota. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Miami, about 290 kilometres south-east of Sarasota. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Richmond to Sarasota

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