Bloomington/Normal to Sarasota/Bradenton (BMI–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Bloomington/Normal to Sarasota/Bradenton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 974 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BMI and SRQ, connecting options are available through 4 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BMI to SRQ.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
SFB ~6h 25m ATL ~10h 3m DFW ~16h 5m ORD ~17h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
240
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BMI → SRQ
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
SRQ → BMI
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Bloomington/Normal

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric BMI→SRQ PIA→SRQ MLI→SRQ
Distance from BMI – 43 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 8 5
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 25m 2h 36m
Peoria (PIA) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Moline (MLI) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Chicago (MDW) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Airports within 200 miles of BMI with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington/Normal.
BMI: CDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
974 mi / 1,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 24m.
Facts

BMI–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloomington/Normal to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance974 mi / 1,567 km
Flight time2h 24m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: BMI
Full nameCentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
IATA / ICAOBMI / KBMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation871 ft / 265 m
Destination: SRQ
Full nameSarasota Bradenton International Airport
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BMI to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 24m. The route covers 974 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BMI to SRQ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, ATL, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington/Normal.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, MLI and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BMI to SRQ

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BMI to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BMI to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,567 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Moline (MLI) and Chicago (MDW).