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

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 22m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN487
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN126
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN155
WN Southwest
7S7
11:45 AM
CDT
1:50 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN262
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1550
WN Southwest
7M8
3:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3491
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
MDT
11:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2206
WN Southwest
B38M
11:06 AM
MDT
2:42 PM
CDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,119 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 63 1-stop hubs

MDW–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,119 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7M8, 7S7 3h05 70%
Aircraft on this route
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.

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
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,341
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.

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 9
Weekly flights 8 123
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 6m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

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 3h 5m.

MDW–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,119 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ABQ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSM, COS, RIL, SUS, OKC, LNK, MCI, AFW, ASE, APA, ICT, SDF, SAT, CHA, SCF, MEM, LUK, MSY, ELP, SNA, PWA, CHS, SAV, IND, IAH, IAD, GYR, BLM, PHL, RNO, TUS, MCO, SMF, SJC, PSM, OPF, DSI, STL, JFK, PDX, TPA, FLL, MIA, OAK, MSP, BUR, ORD, BWI, HND, BNA, DAL, PHX, ATL, HOU, DEN, LAS, AUS, LAX, SLC, SAN, DFW, SFO and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,801 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).