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

MDW Airport Page →
1,119 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 20m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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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
✓
→
WN2719
WN Southwest
B38M
12:05 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
MDT
2h 55m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WN3791
WN Southwest
73H
1:01 PM
CDT
2:38 PM
MDT
2h 37m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WN889
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
MDT
2h 55m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WN596
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WN4289
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 PM
CDT
10:20 PM
MDT
2h 55m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
WN3024
WN Southwest
B38M
9:45 PM
CDT
11:45 PM
MDT
3h
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN4776
WN Southwest
73H
6:30 AM
MDT
10:15 AM
CDT
2h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
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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WN4900
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN2308
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
MDT
11:55 AM
CDT
2h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
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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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
DAL Dallas 4h 45m DLKFSWN → WNYE Dallas (DAL) to Albuquerque flights
DEN Denver 4h 50m WN → ACCMLX Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m EJAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Albuquerque flights
AUS Austin 5h 15m WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque flights
HOU Houston 5h 25m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Albuquerque flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 33m WN → 5AAAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 35m DLEJAKE → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 44m F9Y4 → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 10m LXJWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 20m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,119 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind

MDW–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,119 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 13 73H, 7S7, B38M 2h37-3h 57% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, MDW to ABQ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
DAL ~4h 45m DEN ~4h 50m BNA ~5h 10m AUS ~5h 15m HOU ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,360
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
MDW → ABQ
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
79%
Return
ABQ → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric MDW→ABQ ORD→ABQ
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11
Weekly flights 13 74
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 56m
Departure OTP 57% –
Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,119 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to ABQ: 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 Dallas Love Field, Denver and Nashville.
Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ABQ to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to ABQ

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ABQ is about 2 hours 55 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 Dallas Love Field, Denver and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).