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$48+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Sarasota (SRQ)

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SRQ
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Sarasota

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 March 19, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/36:44 pm
MLI
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SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/274:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/17$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/36:44 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/14:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$123
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:52 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/44:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$135
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:52 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/44:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/18$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:52 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/204:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/18$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/36:44 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Fri 4/104:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/106:52 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/204:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/17$158
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:52 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/204:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/14$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/66:44 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Fri 4/104:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/106:52 pm
MLI
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 36m
Allegiant Air
Fri 4/174:01 pm
SRQ
-
MLI
Nonstop3h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/17$167
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Sun 4/196:19 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 26m
Allegiant Air
Thu 4/233:47 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 42m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/126:19 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 26m
Allegiant Air
Thu 4/163:47 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 42m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/15$201

Find flight deals from Illinois to Sarasota

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Sarasota flight deals. Data was last updated March 19, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$443

Good round-trip deal

$135 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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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 March 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Sarasota that are best for you.

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/9

5:05 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 5/16

8:25 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$269

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/4

11:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 6/9

7:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 10m

$294

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 18m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 5/23

5:53 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$296

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

11:26 am-4:46 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 6/10

1:44 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$303

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

5:48 am-3:47 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 4/21

5:04 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$309

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 4/27

6:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 55m

$312

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/24

12:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops5h 45m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Thu 5/28

6:50 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$314

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/3

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sun 5/10

6:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$316

BloomingtonSarasota

BMI - SRQ

BMISRQ

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

$319

BloomingtonSarasota

BMI - SRQ

BMISRQ

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 7/8

6:01 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 7/15

6:45 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Sarasota

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sarasota from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sarasota (average of $37). Flying from Illinois to Sarasota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 March 19, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Sarasota in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Sarasota. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Sarasota

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 March 19, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to SRQ are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Sarasota?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Sarasota in 2h 15m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Sarasota is about 904 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Frontier ($52), Allegiant Air ($57), and American Airlines ($72).

  • 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: Qatar Airways (100%), Air Canada (89%), Republic Airways( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Sarasota?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sarasota Bradenton Intl) can be booked for $217 on average, our data indicates $325 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sarasota (average of $37). Flying from Illinois to Sarasota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 March 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$79Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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