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$95+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sarasota (SRQ)

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CHI — SRQ
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Sarasota

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Sarasota (SRQ). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$233
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$95
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$79 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Sarasota Bradenton Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Sarasota Bradenton Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Sarasota Bradenton Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Sarasota Bradenton Intl.

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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/105:05 amORD - SRQ
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1412:30 pmSRQ - ORD
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$217
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:40 amORD - SRQ
1 stop7h 45mJetBlue
Tue 11/186:00 amSRQ - ORD
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 6/11$233
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/24:46 pmMDW - SRQ
2 stops28h 47mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/55:54 pmSRQ - MDW
1 stop23h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/11$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/69:45 amMDW - SRQ
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/97:30 amSRQ - MDW
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/114:46 pmORD - SRQ
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/144:13 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:00 amORD - SRQ
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Wed 10/227:05 amSRQ - ORD
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/10$314
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Tue 10/76:00 amMDW - SRQ
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Sat 10/114:55 pmSRQ - MDW
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/10$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:29 amORD - SRQ
Nonstop2h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/912:57 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:25 amORD - SRQ
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 10/216:30 amSRQ - ORD
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$328

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ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

5:05 am-5:15 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 7/14

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$217

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/25

8:03 am-8:51 pm

2 stops35h 48m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sun 7/27

9:15 pm-9:41 am

1 stop13h 26m

$275

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/6

9:45 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 9/9

7:30 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$310

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/11

4:46 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 29m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Thu 8/14

4:13 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$313

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 8/11

5:03 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$323

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

6:42 pm-12:09 am

1 stop4h 27m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

$323

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

8:10 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 8/4

7:57 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$331

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

2:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$335

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/11

8:03 am-11:33 am

3 stops26h 30m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 7/19

10:02 am-10:47 am

2 stops25h 45m

$635

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

9:47 am-11:32 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$111

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Sarasota trip
Airports
ORD

For a quick departure from ORD, consider using the 'L' train to avoid Chicago traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
SRQ

Use the Breeze shuttle for a direct link from SRQ to downtown Sarasota hotels, offering comfort and ample luggage space.

Read more about SRQby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SRQ

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Sarasota

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Sarasota. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Sarasota, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sarasota (average of $241). Flying from Chicago to Sarasota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 SRQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Sarasota. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Sarasota in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 58% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sarasota. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sarasota

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sarasota. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SRQ are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Sarasota by month

Plan your trip to Sarasota by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sarasota ranges from 2.2 - 9.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.7 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Sarasota when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Sarasota by month

Plan your trip to Sarasota by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sarasota, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sarasota

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sarasota. 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 Sarasota. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Sarasota. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 Sarasota. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sarasota from Chicago?

    Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Sarasota. You should not have trouble finding flights to Sarasota Bradenton Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Sarasota airport from Chicago. It is only a 4.3 mi journey from Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) to Sarasota’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($233), Allegiant Air ($254), and Southwest ($310) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sarasota. JetBlue is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $95 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $148 and United Airlines from $152 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sarasota from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), United Airlines (89%), Air Canada( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sarasota?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Sarasota is generally $360, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $151. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sarasota Bradenton Intl), you can expect to pay $233 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Sarasota 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 Sarasota?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Sarasota (average of $241). Flying from Chicago to Sarasota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Sarasota

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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