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

ABQ Airport Page →
1,119 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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WN2173
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4776
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
MDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 45m
—
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
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3755
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
MDT
11:45 AM
CDT
2h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2719
WN Southwest
738
12:05 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
MDT
2h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3791
WN Southwest
738
12:15 PM
CDT
2:10 PM
MDT
2h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1752
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 55m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3024
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 PM
CDT
11:40 PM
MDT
2h 55m
46%
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 33m ACCMUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 4h 50m SCMWN → JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 3m AAAYBA → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 5h 5m WN → LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 32m AAASPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 5h 40m AACSIWN → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 42m AFDL → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m WN → EJAJTLWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 51m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,119 mi 2h 45m 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 45m. 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 8 737, 73H, 7S7 2h40-2h45 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
STL ~4h 4m MCI ~4h 33m DEN ~4h 33m DAL ~4h 50m DFW ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,498
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
77%
Return
MDW → ABQ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
50%
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 1
Weekly flights 8 –
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 45m 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 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 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 45m 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 Dallas Fort Worth.
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 8 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 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,801 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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