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

ABQ Airport Page →
1,119 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 57m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1851
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 AM
MDT
10:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN508
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
7:25 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4900
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3302
Starts Sep 17 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:35 AM
MDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2308
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:55 AM
MDT
12:45 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN5125
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
10:55 AM
MDT
2:35 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN153
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
73H
2:00 PM
MDT
5:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN116
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
7S7
2:25 PM
MDT
6:05 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN385
Starts Oct 1
WN Southwest
7S7
9:40 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
MDT
3h 10m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1437
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
MDT
3h 10m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4133
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
MDT
2h 50m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4432
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 AM
CDT
1:10 PM
MDT
3h 10m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN889
WN Southwest
B38M
5:20 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
MDT
2h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN596
Starts Sep 19
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
MDT
3h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4289
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
MDT
3h
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2010
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
9:30 PM
CDT
11:35 PM
MDT
3h 5m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3543
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
10:10 PM
CDT Red-eye
12:20 AM+1
MDT
3h 10m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCI Kansas City 4h 5m WN WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 4h 29m ACCMUA WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 4h 45m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 49m AFDLKE AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 5h RVJWN WN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 5h 8m WN NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 14m AAAYBA F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 5h 17m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 20m AAASCTF WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 45m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albuquerque to Chicago
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,119 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,119 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 21 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h40-2h50 72%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 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
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,545
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → MDW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
82%
Return
MDW → ABQ
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → MDW delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 72%
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 40m gate to gate.

ABQ–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,119 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABQ to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kansas City, Denver and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABQ to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to MDW is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,801 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansas City, Denver and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF).