Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,035-mile flight takes about 2h 44m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,035 mi · 1,666 km
- Flight time
- 2h 44m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying SRQ to MDW
| 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 | 65,754 | 2h 44m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SRQ to MDW flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:45am 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 4911Southwest Airlines | 7:45am | 9:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4581Southwest Airlines | 12:05pm | 1:45pm | 16 | 94% |
| WN 360Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 7:35pm | 8 | n/a |
Is SRQ to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 519 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 4pm the least (40%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 519 | 72% | 18 min | 1.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 44 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 22 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 90 | 94% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 42 | 91% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 64 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 34 | 91% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 44 | 40% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 78 | 51% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 90 | 52% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 33 | 4,314 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,959 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,818 | |
| November 2025 | 32 | 3,854 | |
| December 2025 | 33 | 3,538 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 3,351 | |
| February 2026 | 39 | 4,025 | |
| March 2026 | 72 | 9,885 | |
| April 2026 | 51 | 7,726 | |
| May 2026 | 44 | 6,493 | |
| June 2026 | 50 | 7,199 | |
| July 2026 | 58 | 7,592 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.