Hartford, CT to Sarasota, FL Flights From $63*

Soak up the sun and create lasting memories with flights to Sarasota, Florida. Located on the Gulf Coast, the Sarasota/Bradenton area boasts some of the world’s best beaches with clear waters and white sands. 

Attractions include Siesta Key Beach, currently ranked as one of the best in the United States with pristine white sands and excellent spaces for swimming, sunbathing, beach volleyball, or simply strolling along the shoreline. Stop at Venice Beach to search for seashells or dive into the reef a quarter mile offshore. This destination also includes Lido Key Beach and Longboat Key Beach each with pristine clear waters and great shelling opportunities. Another fun stop is Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, with scenic bayfront views and exotic plants. Make sure to pay Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium a visit to see sharks, sea turtles, and manatees. Finally, head to the Manatee Village Historical Park for a fascinating look at the region’s past.  

A great place to take a break is St. Armands Circle, full of boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops, restaurants, and cafes. Be sure to also look at Sarasota Jungle Gardens with bird shows and flamingo feeding, and Myakka River State Park, one of Florida’s largest state parks. These locations feature hiking trails, kayaking, canoeing, alligators, deer, and birds. Visit CoolToday Park, the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball, to catch a ball game. Learn all about circus history and even take a stab at walking the wire at the Circus Museum at the Ringling. Shop among the artists at Village of the Arts where artists live and maintain studios in restored cottages. Take a walk down the Bridge Street Pier and enjoy a seafood-centric bite at Bridge Street Bistro and other local restaurants. Take a ride down the Anna Maria River by renting a Kayak or Paddleboard and experience the wild Florida mangroves. Visit Cortez, one of the last remaining fishing villages on Florida’s southwest Gulf Coast. Be sure to take a stop at the beautiful beaches in Bradenton on Anna Maria Island and Anna Maria Historic City Pier where day trippers used to come and visit the island.  

Ready to hit the beach? Book your flights to Sarasota now for an easy trip to this stunning destination.