Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,167-mile flight takes about 2h 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,167 mi · 1,878 km
- Flight time
- 2h 52m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying MDW to FLL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 153,116 | 2h 52m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to FLL flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:40am and the last at 6:20pm. 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 2726Southwest Airlines | 7:40am | 11:35am | 28 | 86% |
| WN 4547Southwest Airlines | 1:25pm | 5:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1324Southwest Airlines | 1:30pm | 5:25pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 3501Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 9:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4269Southwest Airlines | 6:10pm | 10:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3612Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 10:15pm | 16 | 56% |
Is MDW to FLL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,119 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (83%), those around 7pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,119 | 74% | 16 min | 1.4% |
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 | 51 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 45 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 139 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 139 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 23 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 40 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 40 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 144 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 69 | 62% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 58 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 65 | 77% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 163 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 104 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 24 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 81 | 11,584 | |
| September 2025 | 82 | 10,843 | |
| October 2025 | 91 | 12,855 | |
| November 2025 | 90 | 12,051 | |
| December 2025 | 98 | 13,817 | |
| January 2026 | 96 | 12,546 | |
| February 2026 | 93 | 12,066 | |
| March 2026 | 102 | 14,340 | |
| April 2026 | 96 | 11,250 | |
| May 2026 | 97 | 13,401 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 13,904 | |
| July 2026 | 91 | 14,459 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.