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

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1,037 mi airlines 30/wk
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WN1839
WN Southwest
7M8
7:40 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN865
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2019
WN Southwest
B38M
11:55 AM
CDT
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1462
WN Southwest
73H
1:30 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1263
WN Southwest
73H
2:30 PM
CDT
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1701
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
CDT
10:35 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2170
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 PM
CDT
10:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3293
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN4424
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2580
WN Southwest
738
7:20 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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WN442
WN Southwest
738
12:05 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3983
WN Southwest
73H
12:40 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WN2707
WN Southwest
7S7
4:00 PM
EDT
5:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4425
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN858
WN Southwest
73H
6:55 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton
1 carrier, 30 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 1,037 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead 90 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 22m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 29 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h35-2h40 72%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (29 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to SRQ direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,356
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → SRQ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
84%
Return
SRQ → MDW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → SRQ delays →

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 4 1
Weekly flights 30 70 13
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 44m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

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 22m to 2h 40m.

MDW–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Flight time2h 22m to 2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights30 out / 29 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

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 22m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SRQ. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, LUK, PIA, LEX, TMB, APF, CGF, SUA, OPF, CHO, CRG, YIP, SAV, RSW, PBI, JAX, PTK, BCT, RST, CID, GRB, OKC, IAD, PNS, BHM, FLL, SBN, ECP, AFW, TEB, TPA, YYZ, BED, HOU, HPN, MSY, AUS, BTV, ISP, APA, PLS, YTZ, RIL, DFW, SCF, JAC, SLC, DSM, SJU, SXM, TUS, SNA, PSP, ALB, RNO, SJC, PDX, BNA, EWR, BWI, LAS, MCO, IND, ATL, STL, ROC, CMH, CVG, SDF, MKE, BDL, PIT, BUF, LGA, MSP, MIA, CLT, GRR, PVD, RDU, DCA, MCI, DAL, PHL, CLE, OMA, BOS, DEN, DTW and IAH. 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 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MDW to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 22 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,669 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).