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NewsThe Suncoast PostOctober 28, 2026Sarasota County

Southwest Expands Sarasota Flights to Austin and Kansas City for Summer 2027

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Southwest Airlines is adding Saturday nonstop service to Austin, Texas, and expanding flights to Kansas City, Missouri, to daily service for the summer 2027 schedule. The seasonal flights operate between June 3 and August 2, 2027, with the Austin route running specifically on Saturdays from June 5 through July 31. Travelers flying out of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will have increased schedule flexibility for summer trips.

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Why It Matters

Local travelers and incoming visitors gain expanded nonstop travel options and daily scheduling flexibility for summer trips through Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

Key Facts

  • Southwest Airlines is introducing Saturday nonstop service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
  • The Austin nonstop route operates from June 5 through July 31, 2027.
  • Southwest is increasing its Sarasota to Kansas City International Airport service from weekly to daily during the summer schedule.
  • The broader summer 2027 schedule runs from June 3 through August 2, 2027.
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport recorded 4,514,781 passengers in 2025, marking a 6.34% increase over 2024 and setting an annual record.
  • No specific introductory fares are included in the airline announcement.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationUSA TODAY Network“Media network reporting the announcement”locationKansas City International Airport“Destination airport for expanded daily service from SRQ”OrganizationSouthwest Airlines“Airline expanding flights at SRQ”locationAustin-Bergstrom International Airport“Destination airport for new Saturday nonstop route from SRQ”OrganizationAvelo“Airline extending flights into spring 2027”locationSarasota Bradenton International Airport“Airport experiencing route expansions”OrganizationAllegiant“Airline providing weekly departures from Sarasota-Bradenton”