Chicago (MDW) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas Love Field, with about 52 flights a week in July 2026. The 793-mile flight takes about 2h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 793 mi · 1,276 km
- Flight time
- 2h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying MDW to DAL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 52 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 281,501 | 2h 13m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to DAL flight schedule
17 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. 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 1005Southwest Airlines | 5:30am | 7:40am | 21 | 53% |
| WN 2706Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 8:10am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4025Southwest Airlines | 6:10am | 8:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2707Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 9:35am | 16 | 87% |
| WN 199Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 10:40am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1152Southwest Airlines | 10:30am | 12:40pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 1148Southwest Airlines | 11:10am | 1:20pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2708Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 2:40pm | 16 | 88% |
| WN 1271Southwest Airlines | 2:15pm | 4:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1356Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 5:20pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2709Southwest Airlines | 3:50pm | 6:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2711Southwest Airlines | 4:30pm | 6:45pm | 24 | 54% |
| WN 2132Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 8:10pm | 12 | 27% |
| WN 694Southwest Airlines | 6:50pm | 9:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 966Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 9:15pm | 20 | 75% |
| WN 4222Southwest Airlines | 8:15pm | 10:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 147Southwest Airlines | 8:40pm | 10:50pm | 12 | 50% |
Is MDW to DAL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 2,204 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (95%), those around 7pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,204 | 76% | 15 min | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 289 | 95% | |
| 6am to 7am | 100 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 156 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 105 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 104 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 151 | 78% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 86 | 70% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 178 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 113 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 55 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 84 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 144 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 126 | 64% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 124 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 131 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 233 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 192 | 26,668 | |
| September 2025 | 188 | 26,224 | |
| October 2025 | 192 | 26,738 | |
| November 2025 | 168 | 20,944 | |
| December 2025 | 191 | 25,041 | |
| January 2026 | 148 | 16,197 | |
| February 2026 | 135 | 16,212 | |
| March 2026 | 171 | 22,035 | |
| April 2026 | 168 | 20,956 | |
| May 2026 | 170 | 23,616 | |
| June 2026 | 192 | 26,232 | |
| July 2026 | 232 | 30,638 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.