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

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974 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
ORD Chicago 5h 18m AAJLUA → AAACEJA Chicago (ORD) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 8m AAQR → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
SFB Orlando ~4h 22m G4 → Orlando (SFB) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bloomington/Normal to Sarasota/Bradenton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
974 mi 2h 24m nonstop +1h ahead

BMI–SRQ has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) Sarasota/Bradenton to Bloomington/Normal flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BMI to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
SFB ~4h 22m ATL ~4h 24m ORD ~5h 18m DFW ~8h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
176
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
SRQ → BMI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 – 1 2
Weekly flights – 4 1
Flight time 2h 24m 2h 21m 2h 26m
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/New_York
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 about 2h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 974 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 974 miles (1,567 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Moline (MLI) and Chicago (MDW).