Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 29 flights a week in July 2026. The 972-mile flight takes about 2h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 972 mi · 1,564 km
- Flight time
- 2h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying AUS to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 29 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 168,619 | 2h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
AUS to MDW flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:40am and the last at 8:50pm. 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 445Southwest Airlines | 6:40am | 9:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 738Southwest Airlines | 7:30am | 10:00am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 734Southwest Airlines | 9:45am | 12:15pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 354Southwest Airlines | 1:30pm | 4:00pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 581Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 5:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 446Southwest Airlines | 4:40pm | 7:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1165Southwest Airlines | 5:35pm | 8:05pm | 28 | 61% |
| WN 1892Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 11:20pm | 14 | 64% |
Is AUS to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 1,349 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (92%), those around 3pm the least (39%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,349 | 76% | 14 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 | 132 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 154 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 48 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 132 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 103 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 48 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 67 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 60 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 147 | 68% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 123 | 39% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 59 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 37 | 62% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 31 | 81% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 33 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 33 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 98 | 73% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 35 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 104 | 13,115 | |
| September 2025 | 104 | 12,969 | |
| October 2025 | 136 | 17,774 | |
| November 2025 | 100 | 13,307 | |
| December 2025 | 104 | 12,865 | |
| January 2026 | 87 | 9,303 | |
| February 2026 | 86 | 9,191 | |
| March 2026 | 104 | 12,128 | |
| April 2026 | 123 | 14,343 | |
| May 2026 | 131 | 16,727 | |
| June 2026 | 125 | 18,343 | |
| July 2026 | 128 | 18,554 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.