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$79+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Sarasota (SRQ)

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ORD — SRQ
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Sarasota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Sarasota flight deals. Data was last updated July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$82 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
From Illinois to Sarasota Bradenton Intl
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Sarasota
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Sarasota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/105:33 pmPIA - SRQ
Nonstop2h 28mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/243:14 pmSRQ - PIA
Nonstop2h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/30$122
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 7/254:28 pmSTL - SRQ
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/287:57 pmSRQ - STL
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 7/257:11 pmSTL - SRQ
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Mon 7/288:09 pmSRQ - STL
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/30$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 9/115:15 amSTL - SRQ
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/1511:40 amSRQ - STL
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$216
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/75:40 pmORD - SRQ
2 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1112:30 pmSRQ - ORD
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/711:14 amORD - SRQ
Nonstop2h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/144:13 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/131:25 pmMDW - SRQ
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Mon 8/1811:40 amSRQ - MDW
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 9/24:59 pmMLI - SRQ
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Mon 9/156:27 pmSRQ - MLI
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/28$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 8/226:45 amPIA - SRQ
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/256:44 pmSRQ - PIA
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 9/510:54 amMLI - SRQ
2 stops10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/125:37 pmSRQ - MLI
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 12/28:29 amORD - SRQ
Nonstop2h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/612:57 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 11/197:00 amORD - SRQ
1 stop10h 43mDelta
Thu 11/277:05 amSRQ - ORD
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/28$275

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 July 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Sarasota that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Sarasota

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Depart

Return

Price

PeoriaSarasota

PIA - SRQ

PIASRQ

Greater Peoria

Sun 8/3

5:33 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Thu 8/7

3:14 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$160

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/25

4:28 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 7/28

7:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$187

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 7/25

7:11 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 17m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 7/28

8:09 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$197

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/11

5:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 9/15

11:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$216

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

5:40 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops26h 32m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 8/11

12:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$231

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

11:14 am-3:10 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Thu 8/14

4:13 pm-6:21 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$257

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/13

1:25 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 8/18

11:40 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$257

MolineSarasota

MLI - SRQ

MLISRQ

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/29

5:26 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 8/6

5:59 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$259

PeoriaSarasota

PIA - SRQ

PIASRQ

Greater Peoria

Fri 8/22

6:45 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 8/25

6:28 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$259

MolineSarasota

MLI - SRQ

MLISRQ

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/16

10:42 am-10:47 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 8/23

7:44 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Sarasota

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sarasota (average of $241). Flying from Illinois to Sarasota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 IL to SRQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 July 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Sarasota as you normally would.

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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Illinois to Sarasota have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,974 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
710 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Sarasota from Illinois, you will be flying to Sarasota Bradenton Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Sarasota.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Sarasota are Southwest ($79), American Airlines ($94), and Delta ($99).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Sarasota?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Sarasota is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sarasota Bradenton Intl. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Sarasota Bradenton Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Sarasota Bradenton Intl.

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

    Before booking your flight to Sarasota from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (100%), American Airlines( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Sarasota?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $151. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sarasota Bradenton Intl) can be booked for $237 on average our data indicates $385 when flying from Illinois to Sarasota.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sarasota (average of $241). Flying from Illinois to Sarasota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 Illinois to Sarasota

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$299Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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