Chicago (MDW) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 937-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 937 mi · 1,508 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying MDW to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 45 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 256,803 | 2h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to HOU flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:25am and the last at 8:25pm. 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 2731Southwest Airlines | 5:25am | 7:50am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 1151Southwest Airlines | 7:20am | 9:50am | 5 | n/a |
| WN 282Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 9:55am | 12 | 67% |
| WN 3950Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 10:25am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3295Southwest Airlines | 9:10am | 11:40am | 7 | n/a |
| WN 2733Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 12:35pm | 24 | 54% |
| WN 1637Southwest Airlines | 11:10am | 1:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 430Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 3:35pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 298Southwest Airlines | 2:05pm | 4:35pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 5088Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1194Southwest Airlines | 4:05pm | 6:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4709Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 8:00pm | 24 | 42% |
| WN 207Southwest Airlines | 8:25pm | 10:50pm | 8 | n/a |
Is MDW to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 1,849 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (91%), those around 9pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,849 | 73% | 14 min | 1.2% |
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 | 120 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 152 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 134 | 81% | |
| 8am to 9am | 107 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 202 | 79% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 71 | 67% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 101 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 68 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 67 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 66 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 49 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 157 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 112 | 55% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 118 | 68% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 111 | 82% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 154 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 165 | 24,584 | |
| September 2025 | 161 | 22,805 | |
| October 2025 | 155 | 22,340 | |
| November 2025 | 135 | 17,279 | |
| December 2025 | 145 | 20,237 | |
| January 2026 | 129 | 14,794 | |
| February 2026 | 118 | 14,498 | |
| March 2026 | 157 | 22,867 | |
| April 2026 | 147 | 19,622 | |
| May 2026 | 150 | 22,190 | |
| June 2026 | 175 | 26,049 | |
| July 2026 | 200 | 29,538 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.