Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,444-mile flight takes about 3h 10m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,444 mi · 2,324 km
- Flight time
- 3h 10m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying PHX to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 45 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 376,080 | 3h 10m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 18,483 | 3h 16m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHX to MDW flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:35am and the last at 4:20pm. 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 3224Southwest Airlines | 12:35am | 5:50am | 27 | 82% |
| WN 820Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 11:20am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 4363Southwest Airlines | 6:40am | 11:55am | 16 | 93% |
| WN 4413Southwest Airlines | 7:45am | 1:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1129Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 1:20pm | 28 | 63% |
| WN 3427Southwest Airlines | 8:20am | 1:35pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 371Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 2:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4663Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 2:45pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 3221Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 3:15pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 2824Southwest Airlines | 12:25pm | 5:40pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2012Southwest Airlines | 1:45pm | 7:00pm | 12 | 33% |
| WN 574Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 8:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3461Southwest Airlines | 3:05pm | 8:20pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 4978Southwest Airlines | 3:50pm | 9:05pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 2638Southwest Airlines | 4:20pm | 9:40pm | 4 | n/a |
Is PHX to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 2,742 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (91%), those around 4pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,633 | 71% | 15 min | 1.1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 109 | 68% | 29 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 | 222 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 191 | 91% | |
| 7am to 8am | 194 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 225 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 81 | 71% | |
| 10am to 11am | 189 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 146 | 72% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 174 | 62% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 80 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 189 | 65% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 206 | 59% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 149 | 56% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 157 | 57% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 221 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 117 | 51% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 59 | 56% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 114 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 210 | 31,061 | |
| September 2025 | 202 | 29,635 | |
| October 2025 | 265 | 38,838 | |
| November 2025 | 213 | 30,044 | |
| December 2025 | 240 | 32,743 | |
| January 2026 | 200 | 26,265 | |
| February 2026 | 205 | 27,659 | |
| March 2026 | 270 | 40,890 | |
| April 2026 | 246 | 36,514 | |
| May 2026 | 234 | 35,913 | |
| June 2026 | 229 | 35,468 | |
| July 2026 | 199 | 29,533 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.