Reno (RNO) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,680-mile flight takes about 3h 37m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,680 mi · 2,704 km
- Flight time
- 3h 37m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 92%
Airlines flying RNO to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 16,166 | 3h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RNO to MDW flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:40am and the last at 8:15am. 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 1306Southwest Airlines | 5:40am | 11:20am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 745Southwest Airlines | 8:15am | 1:55pm | 8 | n/a |
Is RNO to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 91% of 102 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (100%), those around 9am the least (82%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 102 | 91% | 5 min | 0% |
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 | 34 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 20 | 100% | |
| 9am to 10am | 27 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 13 | 92% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 22 | 3,488 | |
| September 2025 | 21 | 3,240 | |
| June 2026 | 27 | 4,398 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 5,040 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.