Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 249-mile flight takes about 1h 2m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 249 mi · 401 km
- Flight time
- 1h 2m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MDW to CVG
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 59,131 | 1h 2m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to CVG flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:00am 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 2441Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 10:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 651Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 10:25am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 687Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 11:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1034Southwest Airlines | 12:45pm | 2:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3481Southwest Airlines | 3:25pm | 5:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 932Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 8:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 297Southwest Airlines | 6:00pm | 8:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1385Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 8:25pm | 12 | 83% |
Is MDW to CVG on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 560 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (86%), those around 7pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 560 | 74% | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 16 | 94% | |
| 10am to 11am | 13 | 100% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 62 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 100 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 13 | 77% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 57 | 64% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 140 | 76% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 101 | 61% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 32 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 39 | 4,631 | |
| September 2025 | 38 | 4,837 | |
| October 2025 | 39 | 4,855 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 3,179 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 3,240 | |
| January 2026 | 29 | 2,823 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 2,828 | |
| March 2026 | 57 | 6,025 | |
| April 2026 | 59 | 6,500 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 6,270 | |
| June 2026 | 58 | 7,019 | |
| July 2026 | 60 | 6,924 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.