Chicago (MDW) to Albany (ALB) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 717-mile flight takes about 1h 48m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 717 mi · 1,154 km
- Flight time
- 1h 48m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying MDW to ALB
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 95,364 | 1h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to ALB flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 6:10pm. 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 2664Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 11:10am | 24 | 100% |
| WN 540Southwest Airlines | 9:25am | 12:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 762Southwest Airlines | 1:10pm | 4:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2665Southwest Airlines | 1:30pm | 4:25pm | 24 | 58% |
| WN 4795Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 9:10pm | 24 | 75% |
Is MDW to ALB on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 737 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 5pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 737 | 71% | 18 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 | 48 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 20 | 100% | |
| 9am to 10am | 40 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 40 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 85 | 68% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 164 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 26 | 85% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 44 | 50% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 190 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 47 | 51% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 26 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 78 | 11,443 | |
| September 2025 | 77 | 9,840 | |
| October 2025 | 59 | 7,784 | |
| November 2025 | 55 | 6,466 | |
| December 2025 | 60 | 7,149 | |
| January 2026 | 35 | 3,834 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 3,077 | |
| March 2026 | 55 | 7,185 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 7,505 | |
| May 2026 | 56 | 7,696 | |
| June 2026 | 78 | 11,313 | |
| July 2026 | 83 | 12,072 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.