Chicago to Liberia (MDW–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
2,159 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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 10 hubs
HOU Houston 6h 39m SBEVJAWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Liberia flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 40m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 8h 24m UAWN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 2m WN → ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 58m WN → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
IAH Houston 14h 4m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
BWI Baltimore 15h 5m UAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Liberia flights
CLT Charlotte 18h 4m WN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 38m F9Y4 → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 21h 40m WN → AAKOWQR Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Liberia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,159 mi 4h 22m nonstop -1h behind

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

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All flights from Liberia (LIR) Liberia to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
HOU ~6h 39m ATL ~6h 40m BHM ~7h 20m DTW ~7h 58m DEN ~8h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,057
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 → LIR
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
LIR → MDW
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Liberia from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric MDW→LIR ORD→LIR
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4
Weekly flights – 4
Flight time 4h 22m 4h 59m
Departure OTP 83% –
Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Liberia is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,159 mi / 3,475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 22m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,159 mi / 3,475 km
Flight time4h 22m
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: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 4h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 2,159 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver.
Liberia is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from LIR to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 LIR

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LIR is about 4 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,159 miles (3,475 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).