Cheap Flights to Anna Maria Island , FL from CA $97

By using our helpful "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just type in your origin, destination and travel dates, click "Search," then tick the checkbox directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading (to the left). Expedia makes it a snap to find inexpensive, flexible fares to Anna Maria Island.

A good selection of airlines fly to airports in or near Anna Maria Island. Your vacation is just a few clicks away with these popular carriers:

• Southwest Airlines - 2,071 flights to or near Anna Maria Island each month, including 1,781 flights to Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) and 290 to Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) per month.
• American Airlines - 1,566 flights to or near Anna Maria Island each month, including 1,314 flights to Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) and 251 to Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) per month.
• Delta - 1,378 flights to or near Anna Maria Island each month, including 1,061 flights to Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) and 316 to Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) per month.

A good strategy for walking away with cheap fares is to be flexible with your dates. Start by searching for your flight to Anna Maria Island, then click on the "flexible dates" link to compare prices for nearby days. Want another good tip? Book in advance. To give you an idea of costs, CA $234 was the lowest price for a flight to Anna Maria Island in the last seven days.

If you were travelling one way from Columbus (CMH), you could've picked up a bargain seat for CA $97 in the last seven days. Round-trip journeys to Anna Maria Island ranged from CA $234 to CA $658 during this same period.

Which of these two Anna Maria Island airports you'll taxi into will depend on your chosen carrier and where you're going in the region:

• Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 6,777 flights per month.
• Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 1,616 flights per month.

Fly out on a Tuesday to boost your odds of picking up the cheapest flight to Anna Maria Island. Mondays are usually the second most affordable day to depart. Saturday is generally the priciest day to fly anywhere.

In the last seven days, fares to Anna Maria Island ranged between CA $234 and CA $658. Prices tend to rise over time, so find an awesome deal today.

• Start your Anna Maria Island escape in the happening city of Bradenton Beach. There's loads to keep you occupied here, from interesting attractions like Coquina Beach to fabulous food, arts, shopping and more.
• When figuring out what kind of clothing to take on your getaway, keep in mind that Bradenton Beach has a humid subtropical climate. For a clearer idea of what to expect while you're there, check out the weather before you set off.
• Be sure to make Bradenton the next place you stop at. It's around 13 kilometres to the east of Bradenton Beach and where you'll discover IMG Soccer Academy, one of this city's best sights.

If you enjoy the hustle and bustle of a major city, head to Holmes Beach during March, April and June. This is a popular time for one of Anna Maria Island's premier destinations. Summertime commences June 20 and brings temperatures of between 27ºC and 31ºC. Time your vacation then and you can look forward to long, sunny days.

February is a good month to land a bargain fare to Anna Maria Island. Bear in mind that the most expensive time to book a seat in the U.S. isn't during the height of summer, but in December.