Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 629-mile flight takes about 1h 56m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 629 mi · 1,012 km
- Flight time
- 1h 56m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying RIC to MDW
| 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 | 45,447 | 1h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RIC to MDW flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 8:05am. 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 4820Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 9:00am | 28 | 86% |
Is RIC to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 413 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (95%), those around 7pm the least (40%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 413 | 76% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 81 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 73 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 15 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 21 | 91% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 31 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 79 | 80% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 20 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 80 | 40% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 38 | 4,378 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 3,735 | |
| October 2025 | 35 | 4,208 | |
| November 2025 | 28 | 2,799 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 3,412 | |
| January 2026 | 26 | 1,710 | |
| February 2026 | 24 | 1,926 | |
| March 2026 | 29 | 2,720 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 3,324 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 4,189 | |
| June 2026 | 49 | 6,475 | |
| July 2026 | 52 | 6,571 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.