Chicago (MDW) to El Paso (ELP) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,237-mile flight takes about 3h 6m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,237 mi · 1,991 km
- Flight time
- 3h 6m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying MDW to ELP
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 27,166 | 3h 6m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to ELP flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:15am and the last at 4:45pm. 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 1738Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 12:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4449Southwest Airlines | 3:05pm | 5:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1850Southwest Airlines | 4:45pm | 6:50pm | 16 | 53% |
Is MDW to ELP on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 212 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (94%), those around 10am the least (43%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 212 | 75% | 13 min | 0.5% |
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 | 31 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 15 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 14 | 43% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 25 | 64% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 12 | 58% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 84 | 80% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 16 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 12 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 3,454 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,285 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,108 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 2,956 | |
| December 2025 | 29 | 3,889 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 742 | |
| April 2026 | 1 | 21 | |
| June 2026 | 27 | 4,192 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 4,519 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.