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$69+ 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SRQ
Jul 17 — Jul 241
Fri 7/17
Fri 7/24
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 June 17, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 8/68:05 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 29m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/95:36 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/13$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/197:56 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 28m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/265:37 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 29m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/16$148
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:42 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 28m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/125:37 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 29m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/16$193
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/57:56 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 28m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/165:23 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 29m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/13$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/167:42 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 28m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/195:37 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 29m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/14$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/57:56 pm
PIA
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 28m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/95:23 pm
SRQ
-
PIA
Nonstop2h 29m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/16$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/89:55 am
MDW
-
SRQ
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 8/1112:30 pm
SRQ
-
MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/121:30 pm
ORD
-
SRQ
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 9/144:25 pm
SRQ
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:45 am
MDW
-
SRQ
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Mon 11/97:20 am
SRQ
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/89:55 am
MDW
-
SRQ
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Thu 8/1312:05 pm
SRQ
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:15 am
ORD
-
SRQ
Nonstop2h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 11/146:40 am
SRQ
-
ORD
1 stop8h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:36 am
STL
-
SRQ
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2512:05 pm
SRQ
-
STL
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$271

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 June 17, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$69
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$450

Good round-trip deal

$130 or less

Good one-way deal

$74 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 June 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Sarasota that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/15

12:50 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 7/22

3:50 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$271

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

6:40 am-12:23 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 8/22

5:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$271

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/8

8:05 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 8/11

12:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$281

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/10

5:30 pm-12:27 am

1 stop5h 57m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$305

MolineSarasota

MLI - SRQ

MLISRQ

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/30

5:56 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$309

MolineSarasota

MLI - SRQ

MLISRQ

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/8

5:56 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 7/15

12:50 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$309

St. LouisSarasota

STL - SRQ

STLSRQ

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/10

5:40 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 50m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 10/17

7:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$310

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

7:55 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 7/21

7:05 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$315

MolineSarasota

MLI - SRQ

MLISRQ

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/8

5:56 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sat 7/11

6:45 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 27m

$319

MolineSarasota

MLI - SRQ

MLISRQ

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/24

5:05 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Fri 7/31

6:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Sarasota (average of $58). Flying from Illinois to Sarasota in April is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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 June 17, 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 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 June 17, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to SRQ are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Sarasota?

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

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois 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 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 June 13, 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. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 4h 43m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Sarasota is about 1051 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 Allegiant Air ($57), American Airlines ($72), and Delta ($98).

  • 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 Moline Quad-City - 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: Envoy Air (100%), United Airlines (90%), Emirates( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Sarasota?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sarasota Bradenton Intl) can be booked for $217 on average, our data indicates $341 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 $58). Flying from Illinois to Sarasota in April is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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 June 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$105Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$152Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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