Chicago (MDW) to Richmond (RIC) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 629-mile flight takes about 1h 48m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 629 mi · 1,012 km
- Flight time
- 1h 48m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MDW to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 48,116 | 1h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to RIC flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 6:20pm. 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 2864Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 11:15am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 397Southwest Airlines | 9:20am | 12:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 975Southwest Airlines | 11:55am | 2:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 440Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 9:15pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 2587Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 9:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MDW to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 413 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (86%), those around 8pm the least (13%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 413 | 71% | 16 min | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 52 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 18 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 27 | 70% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 73 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 92 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 18 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 17 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 75 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 31 | 13% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 38 | 4,435 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 3,530 | |
| October 2025 | 35 | 4,181 | |
| November 2025 | 28 | 3,209 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 3,708 | |
| January 2026 | 26 | 2,509 | |
| February 2026 | 24 | 1,843 | |
| March 2026 | 30 | 3,422 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 4,027 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,655 | |
| June 2026 | 49 | 6,258 | |
| July 2026 | 53 | 6,339 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.