Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 8 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,050-mile flight takes about 3h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,050 mi · 1,690 km
- Flight time
- 3h 16m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying SRQ to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 75,320 | 3h 16m |
| Envoy Air | <1 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 6,648 | 3h 13m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 22,783 | 3h 13m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,229 | 3h 30m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SRQ to ORD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 4:25pm and the last at 4:30pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1168United Airlines | 4:25pm | 6:36pm | 21 | 38% |
| UA 1400United Airlines | 4:30pm | 6:46pm | 10 | 63% |
Is SRQ to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 999 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (90%), those around 5pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 619 | 71% | 28 min | 1.5% |
| American Airlines | 380 | 64% | 28 min | 2.1% |
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 | 20 | 100% | |
| 8am to 9am | 56 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 131 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 22 | 68% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 223 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 28 | 82% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 384 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 62 | 45% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 26 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 3,508 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,437 | |
| October 2025 | 37 | 4,216 | |
| November 2025 | 88 | 9,055 | |
| December 2025 | 138 | 9,781 | |
| January 2026 | 103 | 10,184 | |
| February 2026 | 119 | 12,345 | |
| March 2026 | 147 | 18,288 | |
| April 2026 | 117 | 15,291 | |
| May 2026 | 95 | 11,172 | |
| June 2026 | 34 | 4,867 | |
| July 2026 | 35 | 4,836 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.