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

SRQ Airport Page →
1,037 mi airlines charter/private 18/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 38m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, YanAir.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4031
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:10 AM
EDT
7:55 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN814
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:15 AM
EDT
8:00 AM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4911
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4581
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
12:05 PM
EDT
1:45 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1773
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:05 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4032
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
7S7
4:30 PM
EDT
6:15 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2484
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN360
Starts Sep 15 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:55 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3495
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3572
WN Southwest
B38M
7:50 AM
CDT
11:30 AM
EDT
2h 40m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2995
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:10 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 40m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3475
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
7S7
9:30 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
EDT
2h 40m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4253
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
12:20 PM
CDT
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1642
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
73H
1:20 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN250
Starts Sep 15 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
1:40 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
EDT
2h 35m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3121
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:55 PM
CDT
9:35 PM
EDT
2h 40m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2996
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:40 PM
CDT
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 35m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2036
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:15 PM
CDT
11:55 PM
EDT
2h 40m
51%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 19m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 23m G4WN WN Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 4h 25m WN WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 4h 27m G4 COLWN Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 28m WN NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 43m G4WN WN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Chicago flights
CMH Columbus 4h 50m WN EJAWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 59m EJAMX EJAWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 3m G4 WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 7m AAEJA WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,037 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

SRQ–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,037 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SRQ–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 18 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h40-2h50 88%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (18 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, SRQ to MDW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SRQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,494
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
SRQ → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → SRQ
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SRQ delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Sarasota/Bradenton

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SRQ→MDW PIE→MDW TPA→MDW
Distance from SRQ 37 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 4
Weekly flights 18 1 52
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 21m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of SRQ with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Sarasota/Bradenton.
SRQ: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sarasota/Bradenton, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m gate to gate.

SRQ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sarasota/Bradenton to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,669 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SRQ
IATA / ICAOSRQ / KSRQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SRQ to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SRQ to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Indianapolis and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Sarasota/Bradenton.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SRQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, TPA and PGD. 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 SRQ to MDW

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SRQ to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SRQ to MDW is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,669 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Indianapolis and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Tampa (TPA) and Punta Gorda (PGD).