Chicago (MDW) to Miami (MIA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,182-mile flight takes about 2h 59m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,182 mi · 1,902 km
- Flight time
- 2h 59m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying MDW to MIA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 62,417 | 2h 58m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 9,824 | 3h 9m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to MIA flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 9:25am. 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 4242Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 12:10pm | 16 | 75% |
| WN 2282Southwest Airlines | 9:00am | 1:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2412Southwest Airlines | 9:25am | 1:25pm | 8 | n/a |
Is MDW to MIA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 505 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (89%), those around 6pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 441 | 73% | 15 min | 1.1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 64 | 75% | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 35 | 83% | |
| 7am to 8am | 71 | 76% | |
| 8am to 9am | 114 | 72% | |
| 9am to 10am | 81 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 20 | 45% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 20 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 36 | 63% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 13 | 46% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 37 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 41 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 21 | 68% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 28 | 3,884 | |
| September 2025 | 24 | 3,004 | |
| October 2025 | 24 | 3,210 | |
| November 2025 | 37 | 5,018 | |
| December 2025 | 44 | 7,216 | |
| January 2026 | 51 | 7,007 | |
| February 2026 | 38 | 5,489 | |
| March 2026 | 77 | 12,111 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 7,944 | |
| May 2026 | 53 | 8,206 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 4,576 | |
| July 2026 | 32 | 4,576 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.