Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota Airport (SRQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport.
The timezone in Sarasota is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
You can choose from six weekly Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:40.
Leave enough time to catch your MDW to SRQ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Sarasota (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Southwest Airlines.
With 72.87% of its services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MDW to SRQ flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MDW and SRQ:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport flight is $188. A return plane ticket is currently $376. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MDW to SRQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MDW to SRQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chicago Midway Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Chicago Midway Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MDW? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SRQ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sarasota Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Sarasota's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Sarasota Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Sarasota Airport (SRQ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sarasota. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
When booking your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Sarasota Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Sarasota, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MDW to SRQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Sarasota has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north of Sarasota, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of Sarasota, Miami is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.