Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Albany International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 717-mile flight takes about 2h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 717 mi · 1,154 km
- Flight time
- 2h 8m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying ALB to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 85,419 | 2h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ALB to MDW flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 6:20pm. 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 1183Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:10am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 658Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 9:10am | 16 | 69% |
| WN 2068Southwest Airlines | 11:50am | 12:55pm | 24 | 78% |
| WN 4537Southwest Airlines | 3:55pm | 5:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 421Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 6:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1682Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 7:15pm | 12 | 33% |
| WN 1057Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 7:25pm | 8 | n/a |
Is ALB to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 737 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 7pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 737 | 78% | 15 min | 1.4% |
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 | 160 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 25 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 126 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 54 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 21 | 85% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 47 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 125 | 74% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 122 | 59% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 23 | 48% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 77 | 10,802 | |
| September 2025 | 77 | 8,569 | |
| October 2025 | 57 | 7,844 | |
| November 2025 | 56 | 5,007 | |
| December 2025 | 61 | 6,306 | |
| January 2026 | 35 | 3,946 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,328 | |
| March 2026 | 56 | 6,242 | |
| April 2026 | 56 | 6,314 | |
| May 2026 | 56 | 6,511 | |
| June 2026 | 77 | 9,902 | |
| July 2026 | 80 | 10,648 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.