Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk (ORF) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 704-mile flight takes about 1h 56m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 704 mi · 1,133 km
- Flight time
- 1h 56m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying MDW to ORF
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 70,721 | 1h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to ORF flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:45am and the last at 6:50pm. 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 719Southwest Airlines | 7:45am | 10:55am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3738Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 12:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 747Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 12:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1406Southwest Airlines | 9:00am | 12:10pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 1152Southwest Airlines | 6:25pm | 9:30pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 1647Southwest Airlines | 6:50pm | 9:55pm | 12 | 42% |
Is MDW to ORF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 582 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 7pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 582 | 75% | 16 min | 0.9% |
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 | 64 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 21 | 95% | |
| 9am to 10am | 40 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 15 | 100% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 13 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 64 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 42 | 90% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 29 | 83% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 147 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 117 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 14 | 92% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 61 | 7,909 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 6,132 | |
| October 2025 | 58 | 6,404 | |
| November 2025 | 33 | 3,640 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 5,080 | |
| January 2026 | 30 | 3,059 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 2,408 | |
| March 2026 | 30 | 3,455 | |
| April 2026 | 31 | 3,791 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,117 | |
| June 2026 | 83 | 11,845 | |
| July 2026 | 92 | 12,881 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.