Chicago (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 42 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,444-mile flight takes about 3h 40m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,444 mi · 2,324 km
- Flight time
- 3h 40m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying MDW to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 42 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 375,769 | 3h 39m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 17,945 | 3h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to PHX flight schedule
19 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:40am and the last at 8:20pm. 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 270Southwest Airlines | 5:40am | 7:15am | 15 | 100% |
| WN 2793Southwest Airlines | 5:40am | 7:15am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1138Southwest Airlines | 7:10am | 8:45am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 564Southwest Airlines | 7:10am | 8:45am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 2150Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 10:45am | 16 | 67% |
| WN 188Southwest Airlines | 9:25am | 11:00am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4935Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 11:35am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1181Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 12:35pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4113Southwest Airlines | 12:35pm | 2:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2327Southwest Airlines | 1:50pm | 3:25pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 4249Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 3:30pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 268Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 4:15pm | 6 | n/a |
| WN 965Southwest Airlines | 3:15pm | 4:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2316Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 6:35pm | 15 | 47% |
| WN 454Southwest Airlines | 5:20pm | 7:00pm | 7 | n/a |
| WN 324Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 7:55pm | 13 | 69% |
| WN 104Southwest Airlines | 6:40pm | 8:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 179Southwest Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:30pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 2796Southwest Airlines | 8:20pm | 9:55pm | 8 | n/a |
Is MDW to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 2,719 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 6pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,610 | 75% | 15 min | 1.6% |
| Frontier Airlines | 109 | 76% | 38 min | 1.8% |
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 | 291 | 94% | |
| 6am to 7am | 117 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 219 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 147 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 152 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 143 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 161 | 71% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 134 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 141 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 94 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 169 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 165 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 161 | 70% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 186 | 57% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 139 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 137 | 65% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 117 | 52% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 210 | 30,615 | |
| September 2025 | 200 | 29,242 | |
| October 2025 | 265 | 40,053 | |
| November 2025 | 211 | 30,190 | |
| December 2025 | 240 | 35,657 | |
| January 2026 | 203 | 27,361 | |
| February 2026 | 206 | 29,531 | |
| March 2026 | 274 | 42,140 | |
| April 2026 | 249 | 34,083 | |
| May 2026 | 232 | 34,208 | |
| June 2026 | 212 | 32,550 | |
| July 2026 | 186 | 28,084 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.