Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton (MDW–SRQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN Southwest
737
7:40 AM
CDT
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN1462
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
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2h 35m
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WN4424
WN Southwest
B38M
7:05 AM
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2h 50m
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WN4425
WN Southwest
7S7
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Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,037 mi 2h 17m nonstop +1h ahead 152 1-stop hubs

MDW–SRQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,037 miles in approximately 2h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 737, 73H 2h35 71% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to SRQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
152
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,169
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric MDW→SRQ ORD→SRQ SBN→SRQ
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 12 61 4
Flight time 2h 17m 2h 45m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 71% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · South Bend (SBN) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Sarasota/Bradenton flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW 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 Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 17m to 2h 35m.
Facts

MDW–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Flight time2h 17m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connections152 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 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 MDW to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 17m to 2h 35m. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SRQ. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, ISM, PDK, CEU, SFB, FTY, APF, UST, ORL, BCT, TYS, PTK, VDI, MRK, LUK, SEF, TMB, BTR, SSI, CAE, CGF, GSP, LEX, JVL, SUA, FXE, HHH, JAX, OSH, PIA, PBI, YIP, MLI, MKE, CHS, EYW, PGD, SAV, MEM, RSW, CHO, OPF, CRG, AVL, RST, VRB, MTH, OKC, GRB, PWK, MSY, ILM, ATW, MKC, STP, FLL, CID, MHH, BHM, FRG, IAD, SBN, SUS, SGR, MDT, NAS, AFW, ECP, TEB, ADS, FSD, MMU, PNS, ORD, YYZ, TUL, GCM, BTV, ARR, ISP, HOU, DAL, RIC, BED, HVN, FTW, HPN, ORH, BVY, CUN, YOW, PLS, BJC, JFK, APA, MHT, EGE, SAF, RIL, IAH, JAC, YTZ, ROC, TUS, SCF, SLC, SJU, PHX, LAS, SXM, SNA, VNY, PSP, BFI, LGB, SJC, RNO, PDX, ATL, SDF, IND, MCO, GRR, BNA, PRG, BWI, CLE, PIT, AUS, BDL, MIA, BOS, MSP, CVG, EWR, CLT, PVD, STL, ALB, LGA, MCI, DCA, OMA, DTW, DEN, CMH, PHL, RDU, BUF, DFW, DSM and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and RFD. 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 MDW to SRQ

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 17 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,669 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

152 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).