Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 249-mile flight takes about 1h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 249 mi · 401 km
- Flight time
- 1h 8m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying CVG to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 60,326 | 1h 8m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CVG to MDW flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:10am and the last at 7:20pm. 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 1104Southwest Airlines | 8:10am | 8:15am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 561Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 8:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 608Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 9:10am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 3277Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 5:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 487Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 7:10pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 4067Southwest Airlines | 7:15pm | 7:25pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4880Southwest Airlines | 7:20pm | 7:30pm | 4 | n/a |
Is CVG to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 560 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (90%), those around 8pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 560 | 80% | 14 min | 1.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 97 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 66 | 88% | |
| 8am to 9am | 117 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 63 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 14 | 93% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 78 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 92 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 40 | 5,013 | |
| September 2025 | 38 | 5,169 | |
| October 2025 | 39 | 4,781 | |
| November 2025 | 28 | 3,415 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 4,020 | |
| January 2026 | 28 | 2,880 | |
| February 2026 | 26 | 2,936 | |
| March 2026 | 58 | 6,016 | |
| April 2026 | 61 | 6,162 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 6,512 | |
| June 2026 | 61 | 6,688 | |
| July 2026 | 64 | 6,734 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.