Chicago (MDW) to Columbus (CMH) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 283-mile flight takes about 1h 6m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 283 mi · 455 km
- Flight time
- 1h 6m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 70%
Airlines flying MDW to CMH
| 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 | 136,311 | 1h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to CMH flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:15am and the last at 6:15pm. 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 586Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 10:35am | 28 | 89% |
| WN 485Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 11:10am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2700Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 12:15pm | 17 | 88% |
| WN 2701Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 5:00pm | 24 | 75% |
| WN 2703Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 8:30pm | 24 | 63% |
Is MDW to CMH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,235 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 6pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,235 | 81% | 10 min | 1.8% |
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 | 128 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 53 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 101 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 92 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 53 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 114 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 98 | 90% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 73 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 49 | 79% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 47 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 89 | 78% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 147 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 70 | 81% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 60 | 85% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 42 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 119 | 15,282 | |
| September 2025 | 117 | 15,306 | |
| October 2025 | 119 | 12,891 | |
| November 2025 | 98 | 9,237 | |
| December 2025 | 105 | 10,081 | |
| January 2026 | 84 | 7,524 | |
| February 2026 | 85 | 8,211 | |
| March 2026 | 85 | 9,547 | |
| April 2026 | 88 | 10,135 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 11,018 | |
| June 2026 | 111 | 13,612 | |
| July 2026 | 116 | 13,467 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.