Chicago (MDW) to Cleveland (CLE) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 307-mile flight takes about 1h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 307 mi · 494 km
- Flight time
- 1h 7m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 67%
Airlines flying MDW to CLE
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 115,776 | 1h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to CLE flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 6:30pm. 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 232Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 10:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 646Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 10:25am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 4969Southwest Airlines | 8:35am | 11:00am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 2523Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 3:10pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 591Southwest Airlines | 3:20pm | 5:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3643Southwest Airlines | 4:15pm | 6:30pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 3666Southwest Airlines | 4:25pm | 6:40pm | 24 | 84% |
| WN 374Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 8:20pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 1893Southwest Airlines | 6:30pm | 8:45pm | 12 | 42% |
Is MDW to CLE on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,115 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 (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,115 | 80% | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 126 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 54 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 88 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 51 | 98% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 114 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 129 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 28 | 82% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 83 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 33 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 36 | 66% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 141 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 132 | 71% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 60 | 83% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 107 | 13,481 | |
| September 2025 | 108 | 12,289 | |
| October 2025 | 94 | 9,801 | |
| November 2025 | 80 | 8,213 | |
| December 2025 | 87 | 8,245 | |
| January 2026 | 69 | 5,336 | |
| February 2026 | 70 | 6,159 | |
| March 2026 | 84 | 8,621 | |
| April 2026 | 85 | 8,972 | |
| May 2026 | 87 | 9,702 | |
| June 2026 | 107 | 12,527 | |
| July 2026 | 114 | 12,430 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.