Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 704-mile flight takes about 2h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 704 mi · 1,133 km
- Flight time
- 2h 3m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying ORF to MDW
| 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 | 69,244 | 2h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORF to MDW flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 6:45pm. 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 4806Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 9:00am | 28 | 86% |
| WN 4809Southwest Airlines | 6:45pm | 7:50pm | 28 | 57% |
Is ORF to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 581 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 7pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 581 | 75% | 16 min | 1.5% |
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 | 95 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 18 | 100% | |
| 7am to 8am | 56 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 70 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 25 | 80% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 37 | 51% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 56 | 93% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 93 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 90 | 48% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 23 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 7,888 | |
| September 2025 | 55 | 6,016 | |
| October 2025 | 58 | 6,015 | |
| November 2025 | 33 | 3,464 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 5,484 | |
| January 2026 | 29 | 2,575 | |
| February 2026 | 25 | 2,294 | |
| March 2026 | 29 | 2,999 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,413 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,812 | |
| June 2026 | 82 | 11,978 | |
| July 2026 | 89 | 13,306 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.