Chicago to Charlotte (MDW–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3403
WN Southwest
737
8:32 AM
CDT
11:20 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3496
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1948
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4128
WN Southwest
7M8
7:30 PM
CDT
10:30 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2667
WN Southwest
B38M
7:35 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3027
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3591
WN Southwest
738
7:00 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Charlotte
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 584 mi 1h 48m nonstop +1h ahead 196 1-stop hubs

MDW–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 584 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 196 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h48-2h 94%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 94% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 CLT 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
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
196
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,297
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 Charlotte from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric MDW→CLT ORD→CLT SBN→CLT
Distance from MDW 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 17 2
Weekly flights 14 412 34
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 45m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
584 mi / 940 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m to 2h 0m.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

MDW–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance584 mi / 940 km
Flight time1h 48m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 17 return
1-stop connections196 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take approximately 1h 48m to 2h. The route covers 584 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to CLT. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, PTK, YIP, CEU, USA, BKL, PAH, SUS, FTY, PWK, PDK, AIK, FSM, RST, GSO, LEX, MGM, GSP, CHA, LWB, SSI, OWB, CTH, PIA, CHO, CKB, PNE, MSN, AGS, BLM, BTR, MLI, FRG, HHH, TEB, CAE, CID, OCF, ATW, MMU, UST, ACY, BQK, MDT, ILM, ICT, PIE, SBN, TCL, ORL, FCM, COU, ORD, BVY, YYZ, CRG, ASH, BDR, HYA, LIT, HPN, YHU, ACK, TLH, APF, SEF, ADS, BCT, ISP, JAN, SUA, BED, TMB, BTV, DSI, VRB, FXE, NEW, OPF, SGR, MTH, DWH, PGD, RAP, JFK, PBI, GNV, EYW, HOU, MHH, NAS, APA, RIL, SAF, IAH, EGE, TEX, GCM, ASE, JAC, YVR, PLS, TUS, BZN, ELP, SCF, STT, YYC, APC, SNA, GDL, SJC, PSP, SBA, MRY, LIR, SXM, SJD, CUN, MYR, BFI, OMA, ANE, DSM, EWR, SJU, PNS, MKE, PIT, ATL, BUF, MEM, BWI, GRR, IND, SDF, CLE, LGA, CMH, AVL, DTW, ECP, DAL, ONT, MCO, BNA, PVD, DCA, OKC, ROC, RDU, CVG, PHL, MBJ, TUL, IAD, MIA, MCI, STL, PDX, ORF, JWN, BOS, JAX, SAV, MSY, LAX, CHS, DEN, TPA, ALB, TYS, MSP, RIC, SLC, SFO, VPS, FLL, BHM, PHX, AUS, BDL, SAN, SRQ, MHT, RSW, LAS, SAT, SEA, DFW, SMF, DEC, MQY, PJC, SPI and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from CLT to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. 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 CLT

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to CLT ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 584 miles (940 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

196 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).