Sarasota

$112+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Sarasota (SRQ)

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ORD — SRQ
Feb 20 — Feb 271
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/266:04 am
ORD
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SRQ
1 stop8h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 3/37:53 pm
SRQ
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ORD
1 stop14h 17m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/21$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/95:40 am
ORD
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SRQ
2 stops16h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/121:25 pm
SRQ
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ORD
1 stop8h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$268
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/279:52 am
ORD
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SRQ
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Sun 3/19:49 pm
SRQ
-
ORD
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/711:20 am
ORD
-
SRQ
1 stop22h 11m
Delta
Wed 2/117:10 pm
SRQ
-
ORD
1 stop15h 17m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/99:40 am
ORD
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SRQ
1 stop29h 02m
JetBlue
Tue 2/179:01 pm
SRQ
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ORD
1 stop27h 25m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/20$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/214:42 pm
ORD
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SRQ
2 stops24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/277:05 am
SRQ
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ORD
1 stop17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/89:15 am
ORD
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SRQ
1 stop29h 27m
JetBlue
Thu 2/125:10 pm
SRQ
-
ORD
1 stop7h 16m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/20$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/2310:15 am
ORD
-
SRQ
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Sun 3/19:49 pm
SRQ
-
ORD
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/15:25 am
ORD
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SRQ
1 stop14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/47:59 pm
SRQ
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ORD
2 stops27h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/208:38 am
ORD
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SRQ
2 stops33h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/277:05 am
SRQ
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ORD
1 stop17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/106:00 am
ORD
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SRQ
1 stop11h 17m
Delta
Wed 2/186:00 am
SRQ
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ORD
2 stops12h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$299

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$112
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-Sarasota Bradenton Intl flight deals.
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sarasota Bradenton Intl
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sarasota Bradenton Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sarasota Bradenton Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sarasota Bradenton Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota that are best for you.

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ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

4:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 2/18

7:15 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 55m

$332

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

7:10 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 3/31

6:04 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$339

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

3:36 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$339

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

5:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 15m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 4/22

6:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$339

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

2:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$339

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$344

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

5:59 pm-12:36 am

1 stop5h 37m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 3/24

6:04 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$351

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

7:10 am-11:11 am

Nonstop3h 01m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$353

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

1:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$356

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

5:55 am-7:15 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 4/18

8:25 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$361

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sarasota flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sarasota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sarasota flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sarasota flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Sarasota flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota (average of $43). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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 ORD to SRQ?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 January 21, 2026.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Joseph,Aug 2023

MSP - MCO

Even if you have delta comfort plus, they will move your overhead bag. One of the perks for upgrading is that you have dedicated space for your carry on with comfort plus with delta. They moved my carry on luggage (3) compartments back and put in bags for other passengers that should have gone under their respective seats. When deboarding the plane, there was no help from anyone to retrieve my luggage back several rows. Delta is turning into pure garbage.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sarasota from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Sarasota. You should not have trouble finding flights to Sarasota Bradenton Intl from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Sarasota airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 4.3 mi journey from Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) to Sarasota’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota?

    Departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota will take you 4h 25m. There are 1051 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Sarasota. 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($37), Allegiant Air ($105), and Delta ($129) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota for 90% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota are Frontier ($26), Delta ($98), and American Airlines ($118).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota?

    Consider Air Canada (88%), Envoy Air (81%) or American Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota is generally $421, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $166. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sarasota Bradenton Intl), you can expect to pay $256 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Sarasota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota (average of $43). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Sarasota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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 O'Hare Intl to Sarasota

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Sarasota. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$105Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$129Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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