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

ABQ Airport Page →
1,119 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 16m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN4776
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
MDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1401
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
MDT
10:55 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN4900
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2308
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
MDT
11:55 AM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN3302
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 AM
MDT
12:15 PM
CDT
2h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4133
WN Southwest
7S7
10:30 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
MDT
2h 50m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2719
WN Southwest
B38M
12:05 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
MDT
2h 55m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3791
WN Southwest
73H
1:01 PM
CDT
2:38 PM
MDT
2h 37m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN889
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
MDT
2h 55m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN596
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4289
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
CDT
10:20 PM
MDT
2h 55m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3024
WN Southwest
B38M
9:45 PM
CDT
11:45 PM
MDT
3h
33%
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
DEN Denver 4h 30m ACCMLX → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 4h 45m WN → EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 4h 46m AAACAY → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 5h WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 5h 5m EJMWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 11m AFDL → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 5h 15m JREWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 20m AAASPD → EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 41m AAAYBA → EJAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 55m WN → DLEJALXJ Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Chicago
1 carrier, 13 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.

Also explore ABQ Routes MDW Routes ABQ Live Flights MDW Live Flights ABQ Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Albuquerque flights
Carriers on this route

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 13 73H, 7M8, 7S7 2h40-2h45 86% – –
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 (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABQ to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~4h 30m DAL ~4h 45m ORD ~4h 46m AUS ~5h 0m BNA ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,423
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → MDW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
79%
Return
MDW → ABQ
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

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 13 –
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 86% –
Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
Facts

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 flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

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 Denver, Dallas Love Field and Chicago O'Hare.
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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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