Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Albuquerque International Sunport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,121-mile flight takes about 2h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,121 mi · 1,804 km
- Flight time
- 2h 36m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying ABQ to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 59,019 | 2h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ABQ to MDW flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:40am and the last at 8:35am. 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 4900Southwest Airlines | 7:40am | 11:20am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2308Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 11:55am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3302Southwest Airlines | 8:35am | 12:15pm | 16 | 100% |
Is ABQ to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 423 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 1pm the least (83%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 423 | 89% | 6 min | 0.9% |
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 | 43 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 28 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 64 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 175 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 42 | 93% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 35 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 21 | 91% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 56 | 7,092 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 7,518 | |
| October 2025 | 57 | 7,749 | |
| November 2025 | 32 | 4,139 | |
| December 2025 | 33 | 4,543 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 3,671 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 2,939 | |
| March 2026 | 29 | 3,737 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 4,168 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,550 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 4,385 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,528 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.