Chicago (MDW) to New York (LGA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, with about 42 flights a week in July 2026. The 725-mile flight takes about 2h 1m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 725 mi · 1,167 km
- Flight time
- 2h 1m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying MDW to LGA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 42 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 311,226 | 2h 1m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to LGA flight schedule
17 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 7:50pm. 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 3948Southwest Airlines | 5:00am | 8:00am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 4525Southwest Airlines | 5:10am | 8:10am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3183Southwest Airlines | 5:25am | 8:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4198Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 9:00am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 802Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 11:25am | 28 | 89% |
| WN 3010Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 12:35pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 269Southwest Airlines | 9:35am | 12:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1285Southwest Airlines | 9:45am | 12:50pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 4797Southwest Airlines | 12:25pm | 3:30pm | 16 | 80% |
| WN 1582Southwest Airlines | 12:50pm | 3:55pm | 20 | 63% |
| WN 2751Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 5:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2348Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 5:55pm | 16 | 27% |
| WN 4262Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 6:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2013Southwest Airlines | 5:15pm | 8:20pm | 15 | 31% |
| WN 4236Southwest Airlines | 5:45pm | 8:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3944Southwest Airlines | 7:50pm | 10:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 487Southwest Airlines | 7:50pm | 10:55pm | 13 | 55% |
Is MDW to LGA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 2,391 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (91%), those around 6pm the least (49%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,391 | 68% | 20 min | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 170 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 185 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 291 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 163 | 74% | |
| 10am to 11am | 185 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 233 | 69% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 110 | 58% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 286 | 55% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 234 | 50% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 124 | 49% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 205 | 56% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 116 | 44% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 200 | 29,618 | |
| September 2025 | 194 | 27,152 | |
| October 2025 | 197 | 28,666 | |
| November 2025 | 180 | 24,892 | |
| December 2025 | 194 | 28,305 | |
| January 2026 | 189 | 21,155 | |
| February 2026 | 171 | 18,829 | |
| March 2026 | 176 | 22,402 | |
| April 2026 | 192 | 24,224 | |
| May 2026 | 196 | 28,947 | |
| June 2026 | 194 | 28,862 | |
| July 2026 | 185 | 28,174 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.