Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 972-mile flight takes about 2h 35m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 972 mi · 1,564 km
- Flight time
- 2h 35m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MDW to AUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 30 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 167,593 | 2h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to AUS flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 8:40pm. 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 2669Southwest Airlines | 5:30am | 7:55am | 16 | 75% |
| WN 568Southwest Airlines | 8:55am | 11:30am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1910Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 12:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 398Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 12:40pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2670Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 12:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1141Southwest Airlines | 11:30am | 2:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2671Southwest Airlines | 12:05pm | 2:35pm | 15 | 53% |
| WN 1410Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 4:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 142Southwest Airlines | 5:35pm | 8:05pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 2673Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 11:05pm | 16 | 81% |
| WN 3768Southwest Airlines | 8:40pm | 11:10pm | 12 | 58% |
Is MDW to AUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 1,374 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 9pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,374 | 76% | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 98 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 68 | 78% | |
| 8am to 9am | 153 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 44 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 156 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 63 | 68% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 63 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 106 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 45 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 60 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 63 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 68 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 42 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 131 | 75% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 141 | 55% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 32 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 107 | 14,570 | |
| September 2025 | 104 | 14,166 | |
| October 2025 | 136 | 18,516 | |
| November 2025 | 101 | 12,310 | |
| December 2025 | 104 | 12,970 | |
| January 2026 | 86 | 9,188 | |
| February 2026 | 86 | 9,591 | |
| March 2026 | 104 | 11,828 | |
| April 2026 | 123 | 13,004 | |
| May 2026 | 131 | 16,282 | |
| June 2026 | 129 | 17,660 | |
| July 2026 | 131 | 17,508 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.