How long is the flight from Sarasota to Chicago?

Departing from Sarasota to Chicago will take you 2h 50m. There are 1036 mi between Sarasota and Chicago. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sarasota to Chicago round-trip?

According to our current data, Frontier ($50), Allegiant Air ($115), and Delta ($138) offers the cheapest pricing from Sarasota to Chicago. Frontier is 85% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sarasota to Chicago one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sarasota to Chicago are Frontier ($37), Allegiant Air ($51), and American Airlines ($99).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sarasota to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 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 Sarasota to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sarasota to Chicago (average of $42). Flying from Sarasota to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $107). 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 day to fly from Sarasota to Chicago?

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

Weekly flight availability from Sarasota to Chicago

The most flights from SRQ to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Sarasota to Chicago?

Most travelers choose Sarasota Bradenton Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Sarasota Bradenton Intl - Chicago Midway or Sarasota Bradenton Intl - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from Sarasota to Chicago.

What are the cheapest flights from Sarasota to Chicago?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $166. While the most popular route (Sarasota Bradenton Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $336 on average, our data indicates $435 when flying from Sarasota to Chicago.

What are the most reliable airlines from Sarasota to Chicago?

Before booking your flight to Chicago from Sarasota, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (77%), Envoy Air (74%), Air New Zealand( 69%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sarasota to Chicago?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from Sarasota to Chicago.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Sarasota to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Sarasota-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sarasota-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sarasota-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Sarasota-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sarasota-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sarasota to Chicago?

For a flight from Sarasota to Chicago, you will be flying from Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the only Sarasota airport and it handles 9 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Sarasota Bradenton Intl on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sarasota to Chicago?

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

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

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

$130+ Flights from Sarasota to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$310 (KAYAK)
One-way from	$130 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$443
Good round-trip deal	$139 or less
Good one-way deal	$196 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

SRQ

Expect short security lines at SRQ, usually under 10 minutes, even during peak periods. Plan for 20 minutes just in case.

ORD

Use the 'L' train for a quick, reliable trip from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

MDW

The Orange Line 'L' train offers a direct, 30-minute ride from MDW to downtown Chicago.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$57	Average$154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$115	Average$174	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Delta	Cheapest$142	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$217	Average$384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$217	Average$418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$267	Average$375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$130+ Cheap flights from Sarasota (SRQ) to Chicago (CHI)

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Sarasota to Chicago?

How long is the flight from Sarasota to Chicago?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sarasota to Chicago round-trip?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sarasota to Chicago one-way?

What are the most popular routes from Sarasota to Chicago?

What are the most reliable airlines from Sarasota to Chicago?

What are the cheapest flights from Sarasota to Chicago?

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

How can I find direct flights from Sarasota to Chicago?

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