Chicago to Key West (MDW–EYW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,239 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 28m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Key West flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m LXJWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Key West flights
TPA Tampa 5h 21m VJTWN → MX Tampa (TPA) to Key West flights
MCO Orlando 5h 34m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Key West flights
MIA Miami 6h 6m EJAWN → AA Miami (MIA) to Key West flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 6h 39m WN → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Key West flights
DCA Washington 6h 51m WN → AA Washington (DCA) to Key West flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 12m F9Y4 → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Key West flights
IND Indianapolis 11h 25m WN → G4 Indianapolis (IND) to Key West flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 12h 27m WN → MTN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Key West flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Key West
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,239 mi 2h 37m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–EYW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ATL ~4h 28m CLT ~4h 53m TYS ~4h 59m AVL ~5h 14m TPA ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
898
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 → EYW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Return
EYW → MDW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Key West from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Key West International Airport.
Metric MDW→EYW ORD→EYW SBN→EYW
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 8 –
Flight time 2h 37m 3h 24m 1h 43m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Key West flights · South Bend (SBN) to Key West flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Key West flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Key West International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Key West.
Distance & Flight Time
1,239 mi / 1,994 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–EYW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Key West route.
Route details
Distance1,239 mi / 1,994 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: EYW
Full nameKey West International Airport
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to EYW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Key West International Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,239 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Tampa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EYW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Key West is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from EYW 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.
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 EYW

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Key West International Airport (EYW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to EYW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to EYW is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,239 miles (1,994 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).