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

MDW Airport Page →
1,119 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 46m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✓
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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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WN2173
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 45m
—
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
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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 EJAKOWWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Albuquerque flights
DEN Denver 4h 46m UAWN → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Albuquerque flights
AUS Austin 5h 24m EJALXJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Albuquerque flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 26m DLKEVS → AFDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Albuquerque flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 30m F9Y4 → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 38m WN → AAASEMD Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albuquerque flights
HOU Houston 6h 5m SBEVJAWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Albuquerque flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 5m VJAWN → AMDLKL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Albuquerque flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 10m EJALXJWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Albuquerque flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 8 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 8 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h55 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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, MDW to ABQ 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 MDW to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DAL ~4h 45m DEN ~4h 46m AUS ~5h 24m MSP ~5h 26m DFW ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,485
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
ABQ → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
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 8 110
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 flights8 out / 8 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 Austin Bergstrom.
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 8 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 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 Dallas Love Field, Denver and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).