Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,167-mile flight takes about 3h 5m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,167 mi · 1,878 km
- Flight time
- 3h 5m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying FLL to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 150,997 | 3h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FLL to MDW flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:10am and the last at 5:40pm. 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 1793Southwest Airlines | 7:10am | 9:10am | 28 | 89% |
| WN 3299Southwest Airlines | 10:55am | 12:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3367Southwest Airlines | 11:05am | 1:05pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 1795Southwest Airlines | 2:55pm | 4:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3768Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 7:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3749Southwest Airlines | 5:35pm | 7:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4122Southwest Airlines | 5:40pm | 7:50pm | 12 | 83% |
Is FLL to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 1,120 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 6pm the least (40%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,120 | 72% | 17 min | 1.3% |
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 | 62 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 197 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 105 | 94% | |
| 10am to 11am | 61 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 44 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 103 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 89 | 66% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 69 | 53% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 71 | 64% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 97 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 105 | 40% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 39 | 68% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 36 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 84 | 12,072 | |
| September 2025 | 81 | 10,189 | |
| October 2025 | 91 | 11,891 | |
| November 2025 | 89 | 10,957 | |
| December 2025 | 96 | 11,693 | |
| January 2026 | 96 | 13,132 | |
| February 2026 | 90 | 11,860 | |
| March 2026 | 102 | 14,320 | |
| April 2026 | 94 | 13,042 | |
| May 2026 | 97 | 14,445 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 13,933 | |
| July 2026 | 90 | 13,463 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.