Flights from San Francisco to Sarasota
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 9h 11m
- two tickets, via New York
- $298
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,412 mi (3,882 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
9h 11m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $307
Via Minneapolis
9h 59m
with the connection
San Francisco to Minneapolis
flight 3h 41m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Sarasota
flight 3h 18m
Via Toronto
Canada
11h 13m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
11h 28m
with the connection
San Francisco to Los Angeles
flight 1h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Sarasota: Long Beach, Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Sarasota
flight 7h 5m
Via New York
11h 50m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York
flight 5h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Sarasota: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Sarasota
flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $298
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Francisco to cities closest to Sarasota
San Francisco to Tampa
Tampa: 42 mi (68 km) from Sarasota, flight 5h 9m
from $235
San Francisco to Orlando
Orlando: 108 mi (174 km) from Sarasota, flight 5h 18m
from $126
San Francisco to Miami
Miami: 181 mi (291 km) from Sarasota, flight 5h 32m
from $147
San Francisco to Atlanta
Atlanta: 457 mi (735 km) from Sarasota, flight 4h 40m
from $171
San Francisco to New Orleans
New Orleans: 492 mi (791 km) from Sarasota, flight 5h 25m
from $112
San Francisco to Cancun
Cancun: 506 mi (814 km) from Sarasota, flight 5h 19m
from $178
To Sarasota from cities closest to San Francisco
Los Angeles to Sarasota
Los Angeles: 347 mi (559 km) from San Francisco, flight 7h 5m
Minneapolis to Sarasota
Minneapolis: 1,581 mi (2,545 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 18m
Atlanta to Sarasota
Atlanta: 2,136 mi (3,437 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 31m
from $200
Toronto to Sarasota
Toronto: 2,264 mi (3,644 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 14m
Washington to Sarasota
Washington: 2,435 mi (3,919 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 42m
from $142
New York to Sarasota
New York: 2,566 mi (4,129 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 15m
from $171
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Sarasota?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Sarasota?
Via Atlanta: 4h 40m to the connection, 1h 31m after it, about 9h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Sarasota with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $298. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Sarasota?
Atlanta (9h 11m total), Minneapolis (9h 59m total), Toronto (11h 13m total), Los Angeles (11h 28m total) and New York (11h 50m total).
How far is Sarasota from San Francisco?
2,412 mi (3,882 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.