Chicago (MDW) to Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,035-mile flight takes about 2h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,035 mi · 1,666 km
- Flight time
- 2h 34m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MDW to SRQ
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 64,991 | 2h 34m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to SRQ flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:50am and the last at 5:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3572Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 11:30am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4253Southwest Airlines | 12:20pm | 3:55pm | 12 | 64% |
| WN 250Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 5:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3121Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 9:30pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MDW to SRQ on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 519 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (61%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 519 | 74% | 14 min | 1.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 112 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 14 | 71% | |
| 9am to 10am | 34 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 13 | 67% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 127 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 49 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 41 | 78% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 68 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 41 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 35 | 4,126 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,720 | |
| October 2025 | 32 | 4,451 | |
| November 2025 | 32 | 3,687 | |
| December 2025 | 33 | 4,126 | |
| January 2026 | 33 | 2,835 | |
| February 2026 | 41 | 4,695 | |
| March 2026 | 74 | 10,227 | |
| April 2026 | 50 | 6,271 | |
| May 2026 | 44 | 5,655 | |
| June 2026 | 53 | 7,486 | |
| July 2026 | 56 | 7,712 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.