Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 825-mile flight takes about 2h 10m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 825 mi · 1,328 km
- Flight time
- 2h 10m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MDW to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 125,068 | 2h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to MSY flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 9:00pm. 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 1004Southwest Airlines | 7:15am | 9:25am | 16 | 88% |
| WN 561Southwest Airlines | 10:20am | 12:35pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 163Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 12:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1006Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:10pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 555Southwest Airlines | 5:20pm | 7:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3771Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 8:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2777Southwest Airlines | 7:40pm | 9:50pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 3483Southwest Airlines | 8:20pm | 10:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3532Southwest Airlines | 9:00pm | 11:15pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MDW to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,012 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (93%), those around 2pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,012 | 74% | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 151 | 85% | |
| 8am to 9am | 153 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 53 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 22 | 41% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 22 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 91 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 35 | 49% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 76 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 28 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 54 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 104 | 75% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 151 | 63% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 23 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 86 | 12,380 | |
| September 2025 | 81 | 11,949 | |
| October 2025 | 97 | 13,409 | |
| November 2025 | 76 | 9,111 | |
| December 2025 | 79 | 9,236 | |
| January 2026 | 66 | 6,911 | |
| February 2026 | 66 | 7,636 | |
| March 2026 | 90 | 10,659 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 10,623 | |
| May 2026 | 93 | 11,267 | |
| June 2026 | 90 | 10,386 | |
| July 2026 | 91 | 11,501 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.