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$54+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bradenton, FL

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TPA
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/1010:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$106
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/1410:12 amTPA - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$107
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/81:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/1510:12 amTPA - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:56 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/278:35 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:44 amORD - TPA
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Tue 12/95:45 amTPA - ORD
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$110
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/181:56 pmMDW - TPA
1 stop4h 31mFrontier
Thu 11/204:04 pmTPA - MDW
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$110
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:01 pmORD - TPA
1 stop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/510:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$111
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:30 amORD - TPA
1 stop27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/1310:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$112
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:00 amORD - TPA
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Fri 12/129:00 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 05mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/41:34 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/88:07 pmTPA - ORD
1 stop24h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:32 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/34:14 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:05 amORD - TPA
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1110:41 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$116

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Bradenton

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Bradenton flight deals. Data was last updated November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$54
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$265
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Bradenton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Bradenton that are best for you.

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ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/25

6:12 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 14m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

5:45 am-10:12 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$129

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

6:10 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Tampa

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$139

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

7:30 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Tampa

Tue 12/9

4:25 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$156

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

8:25 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Tampa

Wed 3/4

7:15 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$167

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/7

2:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Tampa

Tue 1/13

10:55 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$167

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

6:10 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Tampa

Sat 2/14

7:20 am-9:26 am

Nonstop3h 06m

$177

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Tue 12/9

2:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$178

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

6:10 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Tampa

Sun 1/18

9:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$183

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

1:45 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Tampa

Wed 2/18

8:25 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$187

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

Tampa

Tue 1/27

8:30 am-12:48 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bradenton

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Bradenton

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Bradenton?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Bradenton. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Bradenton may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Bradenton?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bradenton (average of $42). Flying from Chicago to Bradenton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $93). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BD3?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Bradenton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Bradenton in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Bradenton?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Bradenton. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Bradenton flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Bradenton

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Bradenton. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BD3 are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bradenton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bradenton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bradenton. Reviews last updated November 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Bradenton to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Bradenton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Bradenton?

    Airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Chicago to Bradenton in about 2h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1013 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Bradenton?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Bradenton consider choosing SWISS (100%), Spirit Airlines (89%) or United Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bradenton?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Bradenton is generally $502, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $44. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa), you can expect to pay $58 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Bradenton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Bradenton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Bradenton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Bradenton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Bradenton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Bradenton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Bradenton?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bradenton (average of $42). Flying from Chicago to Bradenton in October is currently the most expensive (average of $93). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Bradenton

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Bradenton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$74Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$95Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$172Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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