Newark (EWR) to Chicago (MDW) flights
There were no regular nonstop flights from EWR to MDW in July 2026; the route was flown 67 times in the previous 12 months. The 711-mile flight takes about 2h 18m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 711 mi · 1,144 km
- Flight time
- 2h 18m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying EWR to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 9,895 | 2h 18m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Is EWR to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 67% of 71 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (71%), those around 10pm the least (47%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (83%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 71 | 67% | 29 min | 5.6% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 10 | 1,357 | |
| November 2025 | 10 | 1,303 | |
| December 2025 | 13 | 1,932 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 664 | |
| March 2026 | 11 | 1,613 | |
| April 2026 | 14 | 2,317 | |
| May 2026 | 4 | 709 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.