El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,237-mile flight takes about 2h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,237 mi · 1,991 km
- Flight time
- 2h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying ELP to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 27,627 | 2h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ELP to MDW flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 9:20am and the last at 10:25am. 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 2769Southwest Airlines | 9:20am | 1:15pm | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2272Southwest Airlines | 10:25am | 2:25pm | 14 | 79% |
Is ELP to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 212 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (100%), those around 2pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 212 | 82% | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 38 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 29 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 42 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 23 | 100% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 50 | 82% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 21 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 3,704 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,455 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,247 | |
| November 2025 | 27 | 3,037 | |
| December 2025 | 29 | 3,269 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 699 | |
| June 2026 | 26 | 4,248 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,968 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.