Chicago to Fort Smith (MDW–FSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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571 mi airlines charter/private
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 1 hub
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 42m F9Y4 → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fort Smith flights
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Chicago to Fort Smith
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
571 mi 0h 25m nonstop

MDW–FSM 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 FSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DFW ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
87
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 → FSM
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
FSM → MDW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Smith from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fort Smith Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→FSM MKE→FSM
Distance from MDW – 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 25m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 89% –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Fort Smith flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Fort Smith Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Smith is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · FSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Smith.
Distance & Flight Time
571 mi / 919 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–FSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fort Smith route.
Route details
Distance571 mi / 919 km
Flight time0h 25m
Time difference0 hours
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: FSM
Full nameFort Smith Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOFSM / KFSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation469 ft / 143 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to FSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Smith Regional Airport take about 0h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 571 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include 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 FSM

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to FSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to FSM is about 0 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 571 miles (919 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).