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

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1,052 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 37 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA656
UA United
320
7:10 AM
CDT T1
11:11 AM
EDT
3h 1m
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EK6521
EK Emirates
738
7:15 AM
CDT T1
11:11 AM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA2004
AA American
738
8:00 AM
CDT T3
11:51 AM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA2939
AA American
319
8:20 AM
CDT T3
12:07 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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UA1155
UA United
739
8:45 AM
CDT T2
12:43 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA4425
AA American
E75
9:40 AM
CDT T3
1:41 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA1691
UA United
738
10:41 AM
CDT T2
3:54 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AC3445
AC Air Canada
320
11:04 AM
CDT T2
3:04 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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UA2287
UA United
320
11:25 AM
CDT T1
4:03 PM
EDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA3720
AA American
E75
1:10 PM
CDT T3
5:01 PM
EDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AA1182
AA American
319
1:10 PM
CDT T3
4:54 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA478
AA American
319
1:10 PM
CDT T3
4:54 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA4350
AA American
E75L
1:18 PM
CDT T3
5:15 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AC3441
AC Air Canada
738
4:20 PM
CDT T1
8:25 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA664
UA United
737
6:12 PM
CDT T3
11:07 PM
EDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA2655
AA American
319
7:59 PM
CDT T3
11:47 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA622
UA United
320
7:10 AM
EDT
9:10 AM
CDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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EK6400
EK Emirates
73G
7:15 AM
EDT
9:34 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2058
AA American
319
8:46 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA704
UA United
738
9:20 AM
EDT
11:33 AM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AC3455
AC Air Canada
738
12:18 PM
EDT
2:37 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA1128
UA United
320
12:40 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA2939
AA American
319
12:47 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AA2004
AA American
738
12:48 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA1488
UA United
739
2:15 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA4425
AA American
E75
2:18 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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QR8219
QR Qatar
E75
2:18 PM
EDT
4:34 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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UA1945
UA United
738
4:15 PM
EDT
6:28 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA777
UA United
738
4:15 PM
EDT
6:28 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA396
UA United
738
4:20 PM
EDT
6:33 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3446
AC Air Canada
320
4:28 PM
EDT
6:48 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1181
AA American
319
5:45 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3720
AA American
E70
5:45 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA4350
AA American
E75L
5:45 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA478
AA American
319
6:05 PM
EDT
8:19 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
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UA2179
UA United
738
6:17 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1592
UA United
320
9:52 PM
EDT
11:33 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton
4 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 1,052 mi 2h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 107 1-stop hubs

ORD–SRQ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,052 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SRQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 30 319, 738, E75, E75L 2h44-3h01 30% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 23 320, 737, 738, 739 2h58-4h13 30% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 10 320, 738 3h-3h05 30% Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 738 2h56 30%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AC, UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AC, EK, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (33 flights/wk, 47%)
Oneworld: AA (30 flights/wk, 43%)
Unaffiliated: EK (7 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SRQ direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
88
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SRQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
107
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,428
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
ORD → SRQ
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
100%
Return
SRQ → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → SRQ delays →

Other ways to reach Sarasota/Bradenton from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
Metric ORD→SRQ MDW→SRQ RFD→SRQ
Distance from ORD 15 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 70 29 8
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 35m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · SRQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,052 mi / 1,693 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 4h 13m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–SRQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sarasota/Bradenton route.
Route details
Distance1,052 mi / 1,693 km
Flight time2h 44m to 4h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights70 out / 88 return
1-stop connections107 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SRQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport take approximately 2h 44m to 4h 13m. The route covers 1,052 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates and United Airlines.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SRQ. The return direction has about 88 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, OPF, CHA, SAV, BMI, YIP, RSW, PBI, JAX, OKC, PNS, RST, CHO, ILM, MMU, BHM, FLL, EYW, JST, GRB, TEB, ECP, TPA, BED, FSD, MSY, MKC, SGF, AUS, HOU, BTV, HVN, RIL, PLS, SCF, SLC, JAC, SJU, SJO, HPN, TUS, PSP, SXM, SNA, SJC, RNO, IAD, PDX, ALB, DSM, ABE, ROA, MCO, MIA, MKE, ROC, ATL, EWR, PIT, BDL, MDT, FWA, CLT, CMH, CVG, PHL, HNL, SDF, BWI, GRR, RDU, BNA, AVL, IND, STL, MSP, TYS, PIA, DAL, YYZ, MCI, CID, PVD, CAK, CLE, SYR, RFD, SBN, MDW, OMA, IAH, GSP, LGA, DTW, FNT, DFW, ATW, LEX, BOS, DCA, DEN, MLI, JFK, BUF, LAS, PWM and SUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sarasota/Bradenton is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SRQ to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, RFD and MKE. 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 ORD to SRQ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates and United Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to SRQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SRQ ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,052 miles (1,693 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).