Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 632-mile flight takes about 1h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 632 mi · 1,017 km
- Flight time
- 1h 47m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MDW to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 117,037 | 1h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to RDU flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 7:40am and the last at 6:30pm. 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 4250Southwest Airlines | 7:40am | 10:35am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4262Southwest Airlines | 8:35am | 11:35am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 813Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 11:50am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1544Southwest Airlines | 12:10pm | 3:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2806Southwest Airlines | 12:50pm | 3:45pm | 16 | 56% |
| WN 2805Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 5:35pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 1961Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 5:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 883Southwest Airlines | 6:00pm | 8:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 286Southwest Airlines | 6:30pm | 9:25pm | 12 | 58% |
Is MDW to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 960 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (94%), those around 2pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 960 | 80% | 13 min | 2% |
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 | 148 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 33 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 97 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 54 | 94% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 34 | 64% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 132 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 54 | 66% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 40 | 85% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 47 | 84% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 228 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 62 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 93 | 12,778 | |
| September 2025 | 90 | 11,185 | |
| October 2025 | 80 | 10,484 | |
| November 2025 | 82 | 9,061 | |
| December 2025 | 89 | 10,246 | |
| January 2026 | 61 | 5,640 | |
| February 2026 | 55 | 4,902 | |
| March 2026 | 63 | 7,809 | |
| April 2026 | 72 | 9,226 | |
| May 2026 | 80 | 10,342 | |
| June 2026 | 87 | 12,598 | |
| July 2026 | 89 | 12,766 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.