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$52+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SRQ
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Sarasota Bradenton Intl are usually found in April or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Sarasota

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Frontier)

One-way from

$52
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$301

Good round-trip deal

$112 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Sarasota. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/123:28 pmORD - SRQ
Nonstop2h 53mFrontier
Fri 2/146:08 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 13mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$78
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/110:15 amORD - SRQ
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Tue 3/411:21 amSRQ - ORD
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/29$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 3/111:40 amORD - SRQ
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/54:23 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:25 pmMDW - SRQ
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Tue 3/46:50 amSRQ - MDW
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 4/86:00 amMDW - SRQ
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Tue 4/151:44 pmSRQ - MDW
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 1/30$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/166:50 amORD - SRQ
1 stop27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/216:08 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$241
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 2/2011:25 amORD - SRQ
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 2/246:15 pmSRQ - ORD
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/30$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:10 amORD - SRQ
Nonstop2h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/2612:15 pmSRQ - ORD
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$277
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/21:24 pmORD - SRQ
1 stop8h 51mJetBlue
Tue 4/87:00 amSRQ - ORD
1 stop6h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 1/29$333

Find flights from Chicago to Sarasota within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 30, 2025.

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ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

3:28 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Fri 2/14

6:08 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$78

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

10:15 am-6:39 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 3/4

11:21 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$197

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

11:40 am-3:21 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 3/5

4:23 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$198

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/1

6:25 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 3/4

6:50 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$208

ChicagoSarasota

MDW - SRQ

MDWSRQ

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/18

9:54 am-3:52 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 3/25

6:30 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$217

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

6:50 am-11:34 am

1 stop27h 44m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Fri 2/21

6:08 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$241

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

11:25 am-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Mon 2/24

6:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$262

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

7:10 am-11:07 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Wed 3/26

12:15 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$277

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

1:24 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Tue 4/8

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$333

ChicagoSarasota

ORD - SRQ

ORDSRQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/10

3:42 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$59

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Sarasota in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Sarasota flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Sarasota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Sarasota flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Sarasota flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Sarasota flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Sarasota

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Sarasota

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Sarasota including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $340). 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 January 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Sarasota in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% 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 January 26, 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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SRQ are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and JetBlue from Chicago to Sarasota. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,153 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
790 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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 7 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, Frontier ($78), Delta ($197), and American Airlines ($198) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Sarasota. Frontier is 79% 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 $52 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $80 and Delta from $99 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%), Republic Airways (100%), Air Canada( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Sarasota?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Sarasota is generally $780, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $29. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Sarasota Bradenton Intl), you can expect to pay $38 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 $340). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$101Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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