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

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WN487
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
MST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3657
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
MST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN155
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
CDT
1:45 PM
MST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3321
WN Southwest
737
1:50 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
MST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN262
WN Southwest
7M8
3:10 PM
CDT
5:15 PM
MST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1550
WN Southwest
7M8
3:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
MST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3862
WN Southwest
7M8
4:35 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
MST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3491
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
MST
11:20 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN164
WN Southwest
737
8:00 AM
MST
11:35 AM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2206
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 AM
MST
11:45 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Albuquerque
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,119 mi 3h 5m nonstop -2h behind 35 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, 35 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 14 737, 7M8, 7S7 3h05-3h10 59%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
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
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ABQ.
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One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,179
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → ABQ
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
88%
Return
ABQ → MDW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ABQ delays →

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 5
Weekly flights 14 87
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 59%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Albuquerque is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m.

MDW–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,801 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ABQ
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
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 to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,119 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to ABQ. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, AFW, APA, SDF, SCF, TUS, CHS, PHL, SNA, OPF, IAD, PDX, MCI, DFW, MCO, BWI, TPA, DAL, HOU, DEN, LAS, FLL, AUS, ATL, SLC, LAX, STL, PHX, IAH, BNA, SAN, OAK, BUR, SFO and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Albuquerque is 2 hours 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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ABQ ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,801 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).