Chicago (MDW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,121-mile flight takes about 2h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,121 mi · 1,804 km
- Flight time
- 2h 57m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MDW to ABQ
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 55,493 | 2h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to ABQ flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:30am and the last at 8:25pm. 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 4133Southwest Airlines | 10:30am | 12:20pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 889Southwest Airlines | 5:20pm | 7:15pm | 12 | 73% |
| WN 596Southwest Airlines | 6:00pm | 8:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4289Southwest Airlines | 8:25pm | 10:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MDW to ABQ on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 423 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (100%), those around 9pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 423 | 77% | 12 min | 0.5% |
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 | 61 | 82% | |
| 8am to 9am | 50 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 56 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 37 | 64% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 35 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 39 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 28 | 100% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 15 | 60% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 23 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 26 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 10 | 90% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 26 | 62% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 57 | 6,780 | |
| September 2025 | 57 | 7,502 | |
| October 2025 | 57 | 7,484 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 3,450 | |
| December 2025 | 33 | 4,114 | |
| January 2026 | 32 | 3,081 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 2,665 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 3,697 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,711 | |
| May 2026 | 30 | 3,720 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 4,688 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,601 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.