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How to get from Chicago to Sarasota

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 6h 35m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Minneapolis, Toronto and New York. Two tickets from $254.

Flights from Chicago to Sarasota

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Best fares from Chicago to Sarasota

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $124 28 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $124 28 November 2026, G4 Cheapest weekend departure $124 Sat, 28 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $124

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
6h 35m
two tickets, via Washington
$254
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,045 mi (1,682 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 35m
with the connection
Chicago to Atlanta flight 2h 4m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Sarasota flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $257
Via Washington
7h 36m
with the connection
Chicago to Washington flight 1h 54m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Sarasota: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Sarasota flight 2h 42m
two ticketsfrom $254
Via Minneapolis
7h 57m
with the connection
Chicago to Minneapolis flight 1h 39m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Sarasota flight 3h 18m
Via Toronto
Canada
8h 1m
with the connection
Chicago to Toronto flight 1h 47m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Sarasota: Pearson International.
Toronto to Sarasota flight 3h 14m
Via New York
8h 26m
with the connection
Chicago to New York flight 2h 11m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Sarasota: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Sarasota flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $315

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Sarasota?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Sarasota?
Via Atlanta: 2h 4m to the connection, 1h 31m after it, about 6h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Sarasota with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $254. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Sarasota?
Atlanta (6h 35m total), Washington (7h 36m total), Minneapolis (7h 57m total), Toronto (8h 1m total) and New York (8h 26m total).
How far is Sarasota from Chicago?
1,045 mi (1,682 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.