Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 584-mile flight takes about 1h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 584 mi · 940 km
- Flight time
- 1h 53m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying CLT to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 97,087 | 1h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to MDW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 6:35pm. 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 4878Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 9:00am | 16 | 100% |
| WN 486Southwest Airlines | 8:10am | 9:05am | 13 | 100% |
| WN 3615Southwest Airlines | 6:30pm | 7:30pm | 16 | 38% |
| WN 3606Southwest Airlines | 6:35pm | 7:35pm | 8 | n/a |
Is CLT to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 722 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 7pm the least (52%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 722 | 76% | 15 min | 1.7% |
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 | 65 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 74 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 115 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 65 | 87% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 28 | 96% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 20 | 83% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 27 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 53 | 87% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 118 | 53% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 111 | 52% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 35 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 58 | 8,209 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 7,980 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 8,841 | |
| November 2025 | 54 | 7,011 | |
| December 2025 | 59 | 8,043 | |
| January 2026 | 34 | 3,942 | |
| February 2026 | 41 | 4,589 | |
| March 2026 | 56 | 8,075 | |
| April 2026 | 59 | 8,037 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 8,798 | |
| June 2026 | 76 | 11,348 | |
| July 2026 | 80 | 12,214 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.