Chicago to Long Beach (MDW–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1390
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1417
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4260
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT
6:50 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3997
WN Southwest
738
5:25 PM
CDT
7:50 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1452
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
PDT
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3634
WN Southwest
73H
11:10 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2170
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
PDT
5:35 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2486
WN Southwest
7S7
11:45 AM
PDT
5:35 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1211
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
PDT
5:50 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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 Long Beach
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,738 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

MDW–LGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,738 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 4h20-4h30 80%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 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 LGB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
651
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 → LGB
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
84%
Return
LGB → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → LGB delays →

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric MDW→LGB ORD→LGB RFD→LGB
Distance from MDW 15 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 12 1 2
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 3h 55m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Long Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m.

MDW–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,738 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MDW to LGB. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, EGE, ICT, RNO, LEX, SDF, TPA, BCT, LAS, DAL, OAK, DEN, SLC, PHX, SMF, SJC, HOU, AUS, BNA and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LGB to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and RFD. 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 LGB

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LGB ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,738 miles (2,797 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).