Cheap Flights from GNV to SRQ: When to Fly from Gainesville to Sarasota

 

The cheapest times to fly from GNV to SRQ are

• January 1st to February 11th
• March 5th to March 25th (except the week of March 12th)
• April 16th to July 29th (except the weeks of June 18th and June 25th)
• mid November

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from GNV to SRQ is early January. Prices can be as high as $2722 for Thursday flights during early to mid August, or as low as $542 for Saturday flights around early January.

 

When to Fly to Sarasota

Flying from Gainesville, FL (GNV) to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL (SRQ) will usually cost between $543 to $625 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early January with an average ticket price of $564. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid August, with an average price of $2722. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $2158 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $587 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GNV to SRQ flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the GNV to SRQ route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the GNV to SRQ flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Gainesville. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $2.29, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Saturday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SRQ, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into GNV. Thursdays are the most expensive days to fly to Sarasota, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Gainesville. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $61 (10%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Saturday and returning a week later will cost an average of $572. Return trip prices are from the SRQ to GNV flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GNV to SRQ can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 16 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from GNV to SRQ while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking GNV to SRQ

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from GNV to SRQ — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from GNV to SRQ? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 159 miles or 256 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from GNV to SRQ?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GNV to SRQ flight is about 1 hour 16 minutes.

How many flights go between Gainesville, FL and Sarasota/Bradenton, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 15 available flights from GNV to SRQ.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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