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

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WN851
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
PDT
4h 15m
33%
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WN4413
WN Southwest
B38M
11:10 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
PDT
4h 10m
33%
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WN2800
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
PDT
4h 15m
33%
M T W T F S S
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WN2512
WN Southwest
7M8
5:00 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
PDT
4h 15m
33%
M T W T F S S
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WN4542
WN Southwest
B38M
8:15 AM
PDT
2:05 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2434
WN Southwest
73H
11:10 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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WN2793
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 AM
PDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 40m WN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m WN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m LXJWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 6h 25m WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 35m WN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Long Beach flights
DAL Dallas 6h 35m DLKFSWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach flights
BNA Nashville 6h 40m EJAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach flights
HOU Houston 7h WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Long Beach flights
SJC San Jose 7h 30m WN → WN San Jose (SJC) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 40m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Long Beach
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,738 mi 4h 15m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–LGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,738 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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 13 7M8, 7S7, B38M 4h10-4h15 57% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

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
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
PHX ~5h 40m DEN ~5h 45m LAS ~5h 50m AUS ~6h 25m SMF ~6h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
725
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 → LGB
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
70%
Return
LGB → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → LGB delays →
Alternatives

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 2 1
Weekly flights 13 – –
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 40m 3h 55m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Long Beach flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Long Beach flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

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 15m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,738 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to LGB: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
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, RFD 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 LGB

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LGB is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,738 miles (2,797 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).