Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,259-mile flight takes about 2h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,259 mi · 2,026 km
- Flight time
- 2h 54m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying SLC to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 88,632 | 2h 54m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SLC to MDW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:45am and the last at 1:20pm. 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 1253Southwest Airlines | 7:45am | 11:45am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 726Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 12:05pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 3668Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 2:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4548Southwest Airlines | 1:20pm | 5:20pm | 24 | 58% |
Is SLC to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 619 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (96%), those around 1pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 619 | 82% | 7 min | 0.6% |
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 | 77 | 96% | |
| 6am to 7am | 73 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 108 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 91 | 95% | |
| 10am to 11am | 13 | 69% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 26 | 92% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 113 | 61% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 98 | 65% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 18 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 56 | 8,034 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 8,298 | |
| October 2025 | 57 | 8,793 | |
| November 2025 | 34 | 4,183 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 5,232 | |
| January 2026 | 39 | 4,677 | |
| February 2026 | 46 | 5,564 | |
| March 2026 | 58 | 8,726 | |
| April 2026 | 56 | 8,265 | |
| May 2026 | 53 | 8,355 | |
| June 2026 | 54 | 8,997 | |
| July 2026 | 58 | 9,508 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.