Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 584-mile flight takes about 1h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 584 mi · 940 km
- Flight time
- 1h 47m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying MDW to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 19 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 99,611 | 1h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to CLT flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 6:55pm. 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 1490Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 11:10am | 18 | 83% |
| WN 349Southwest Airlines | 8:35am | 11:45am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4932Southwest Airlines | 8:45am | 11:55am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4247Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 9:10pm | 10 | 80% |
| WN 4378Southwest Airlines | 6:55pm | 9:50pm | 16 | 44% |
Is MDW to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 722 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (90%), those around 6pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 722 | 73% | 15 min | 1.2% |
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 | 35 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 49 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 68 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 17 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 67 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 139 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 20 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 195 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 55 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 36 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 59 | 9,178 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 8,771 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 8,722 | |
| November 2025 | 54 | 7,173 | |
| December 2025 | 60 | 8,277 | |
| January 2026 | 35 | 4,289 | |
| February 2026 | 41 | 5,105 | |
| March 2026 | 58 | 7,532 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 7,914 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 8,641 | |
| June 2026 | 79 | 11,772 | |
| July 2026 | 83 | 12,237 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.