Cheap Flights from BMI to SRQ: When to Fly from Bloomington to Sarasota

 

The cheapest times to fly from BMI to SRQ are

• January 1st to February 11th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• July 23rd to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from BMI to SRQ is early September. Prices can be as high as $955 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $238 for Wednesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Sarasota

Flying from Bloomington/Normal, IL (BMI) to Sarasota/Bradenton, FL (SRQ) will usually cost between $265 to $552 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $276. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $617. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $341 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $381 can be considered a good price for a round-trip BMI to SRQ flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the BMI to SRQ route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the BMI to SRQ flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Bloomington. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.24, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SRQ, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into BMI. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $119 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $328. Return trip prices are from the SRQ to BMI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from BMI to SRQ can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 44 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from BMI to SRQ while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from BMI to SRQ? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Frontier, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 974 miles or 1567 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from BMI to SRQ?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop BMI to SRQ flight is about 2 hour 44 minutes.

How many flights go between Bloomington/Normal, IL and Sarasota/Bradenton, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 43 available flights from BMI to SRQ.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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