Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach (LGB) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,741-mile flight takes about 4h 15m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,741 mi · 2,802 km
- Flight time
- 4h 15m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying MDW to LGB
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 37,525 | 4h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to LGB flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:05am and the last at 5:00pm. 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 851Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 12:20pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2800Southwest Airlines | 11:55am | 2:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2512Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 7:15pm | 16 | 69% |
Is MDW to LGB on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 283 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (88%), those around 4pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (56%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 283 | 73% | 14 min | 1.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 22 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 40 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 44 | 77% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 61 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 52 | 63% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 16 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 18 | 56% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 17 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 4,016 | |
| September 2025 | 31 | 3,652 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 3,854 | |
| November 2025 | 28 | 3,275 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 4,199 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 605 | |
| March 2026 | 21 | 2,981 | |
| April 2026 | 26 | 3,478 | |
| May 2026 | 25 | 3,418 | |
| June 2026 | 25 | 3,929 | |
| July 2026 | 26 | 4,118 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.