Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 601-mile flight takes about 1h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 601 mi · 967 km
- Flight time
- 1h 57m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 67%
Airlines flying DCA to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 37 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 217,955 | 1h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to MDW flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:25am and the last at 9:15pm. 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 1409Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 8:20am | 28 | 86% |
| WN 814Southwest Airlines | 9:10am | 10:10am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1410Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 1:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1523Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 1:55pm | 15 | 57% |
| WN 4129Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 1:55pm | 6 | n/a |
| WN 2252Southwest Airlines | 3:35pm | 4:40pm | 28 | 46% |
| WN 1411Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 5:35pm | 13 | 46% |
| WN 1413Southwest Airlines | 6:40pm | 7:35pm | 28 | 37% |
| WN 2679Southwest Airlines | 9:00pm | 10:05pm | 12 | 91% |
| WN 3196Southwest Airlines | 9:15pm | 10:10pm | 12 | 46% |
Is DCA to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 2,099 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 9pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,099 | 76% | 17 min | 2.8% |
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 | 241 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 123 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 289 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 57 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 225 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 86 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 52 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 44 | 95% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 279 | 62% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 49 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 229 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 95 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 73 | 77% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 239 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 177 | 20,837 | |
| September 2025 | 176 | 17,554 | |
| October 2025 | 181 | 20,876 | |
| November 2025 | 155 | 16,039 | |
| December 2025 | 172 | 17,228 | |
| January 2026 | 166 | 10,230 | |
| February 2026 | 154 | 11,324 | |
| March 2026 | 172 | 18,544 | |
| April 2026 | 170 | 19,139 | |
| May 2026 | 177 | 21,955 | |
| June 2026 | 169 | 22,040 | |
| July 2026 | 164 | 22,189 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.