Chicago (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, with about 46 flights a week in July 2026. The 404-mile flight takes about 1h 24m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 404 mi · 650 km
- Flight time
- 1h 24m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying MDW to MCI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 46 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 242,030 | 1h 24m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to MCI flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 8:40pm. 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 2807Southwest Airlines | 6:20am | 7:45am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 4239Southwest Airlines | 7:15am | 8:40am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 2754Southwest Airlines | 7:30am | 8:55am | 28 | 82% |
| WN 2755Southwest Airlines | 9:50am | 11:20am | 28 | 79% |
| WN 615Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 12:05pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 1180Southwest Airlines | 12:00pm | 1:25pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 875Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 4:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2874Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 4:15pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 704Southwest Airlines | 3:35pm | 5:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1627Southwest Airlines | 4:50pm | 6:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 163Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 6:25pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 984Southwest Airlines | 5:35pm | 7:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2757Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 10:05pm | 12 | 64% |
| WN 164Southwest Airlines | 8:40pm | 10:05pm | 16 | 31% |
Is MDW to MCI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,108 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 8pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,108 | 78% | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 53 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 176 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 204 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 75 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 205 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 109 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 164 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 78 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 164 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 91 | 84% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 156 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 96 | 70% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 79 | 65% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 90 | 74% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 157 | 58% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 141 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 189 | 24,052 | |
| September 2025 | 177 | 23,153 | |
| October 2025 | 198 | 24,977 | |
| November 2025 | 150 | 16,341 | |
| December 2025 | 164 | 17,674 | |
| January 2026 | 150 | 12,059 | |
| February 2026 | 134 | 12,823 | |
| March 2026 | 171 | 19,910 | |
| April 2026 | 169 | 18,957 | |
| May 2026 | 176 | 21,864 | |
| June 2026 | 196 | 25,138 | |
| July 2026 | 205 | 25,082 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.