Chicago (MDW) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 523-mile flight takes about 1h 30m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 523 mi · 842 km
- Flight time
- 1h 30m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying MDW to ROC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 63,401 | 1h 30m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to ROC flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 8:10am and the last at 6:25pm. 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 2809Southwest Airlines | 8:10am | 10:55am | 19 | 90% |
| WN 130Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 11:45am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4605Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 8:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4876Southwest Airlines | 6:15pm | 8:55pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 1627Southwest Airlines | 6:25pm | 9:05pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MDW to ROC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 527 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (87%), those around 7pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 527 | 66% | 20 min | 1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 19 | 90% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 22 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 63 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 80 | 61% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 43 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 38 | 87% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 13 | 39% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 191 | 62% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 43 | 45% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 4,344 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,795 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,024 | |
| November 2025 | 26 | 3,309 | |
| December 2025 | 27 | 3,582 | |
| January 2026 | 27 | 3,262 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 3,030 | |
| March 2026 | 58 | 7,355 | |
| April 2026 | 55 | 6,937 | |
| May 2026 | 56 | 7,358 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 8,165 | |
| July 2026 | 59 | 8,240 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.