Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando International Airport, with about 54 flights a week in July 2026. The 990-mile flight takes about 2h 31m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 990 mi · 1,593 km
- Flight time
- 2h 31m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying MDW to MCO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 54 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 344,935 | 2h 31m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 32,682 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to MCO flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 8:05pm. 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 801Southwest Airlines | 5:00am | 8:30am | 13 | 92% |
| WN 2758Southwest Airlines | 6:15am | 9:45am | 15 | 100% |
| WN 238Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 10:55am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 65Southwest Airlines | 7:25am | 10:55am | 6 | n/a |
| WN 3060Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 11:50am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 636Southwest Airlines | 8:30am | 12:15pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 3245Southwest Airlines | 9:10am | 12:45pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 2764Southwest Airlines | 9:40am | 1:15pm | 24 | 61% |
| WN 1854Southwest Airlines | 11:15am | 2:50pm | 12 | 30% |
| WN 376Southwest Airlines | 12:20pm | 4:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4933Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 7:15pm | 16 | 40% |
| WN 491Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 10:00pm | 9 | n/a |
| WN 2763Southwest Airlines | 7:50pm | 11:20pm | 12 | 27% |
| WN 1417Southwest Airlines | 8:05pm | 11:35pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MDW to MCO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 2,707 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 8pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,515 | 75% | 15 min | 1.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 192 | 80% | 20 min | 1.6% |
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 | 267 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 181 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 272 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 138 | 79% | |
| 9am to 10am | 298 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 67 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 183 | 68% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 94 | 70% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 190 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 71 | 58% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 147 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 165 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 218 | 62% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 180 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 59 | 54% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 147 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 219 | 29,211 | |
| September 2025 | 212 | 30,071 | |
| October 2025 | 244 | 34,326 | |
| November 2025 | 220 | 29,978 | |
| December 2025 | 241 | 32,866 | |
| January 2026 | 211 | 27,824 | |
| February 2026 | 205 | 29,626 | |
| March 2026 | 276 | 40,738 | |
| April 2026 | 217 | 28,488 | |
| May 2026 | 197 | 27,482 | |
| June 2026 | 224 | 33,127 | |
| July 2026 | 238 | 33,880 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.