Albuquerque to Chicago (ABQ–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 3d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3491
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2206
WN Southwest
B38M
11:06 AM
MDT
2:42 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN487
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN126
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN155
WN Southwest
7S7
11:45 AM
CDT
1:50 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN262
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1550
WN Southwest
7M8
3:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Albuquerque to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,119 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

ABQ–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,119 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABQ–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7S7, B38M 2h36-2h40 100%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,382
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ABQ→MDW SAF→MDW
Distance from ABQ 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m to 2h 40m.

ABQ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Flight time2h 36m to 2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 36m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,119 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ABQ to MDW. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DSI, STL, CVG, CLE, ASE, MCI, APA, SNA, OKC, ICT, CLD, EGE, IND, PSP, PHL, TRM, BHM, GCM, CHS, IAH, MRY, RIC, IAD, ORD, RNO, LGB, TPA, SJD, STS, SJC, SMF, MCO, BNA, MIA, PIT, SAN, PDX, DFW, ATL, DAL, HOU, SFO, BWI, DEN, AUS, OAK, PHX, LAS, SEA, LAX, SLC, MSP and BUR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to MDW

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ABQ to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to MDW ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,801 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DSI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF).