Chicago to Miami (MDW–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MDW–MIA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 738, 73H | 2h58-3h05 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 0 | – | – | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→MIA | ORD→MIA | GYY→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 21 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 282 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 46m | 2h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
MDW–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to MIA
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MDW to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to MIA is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Birmingham-Shuttlesworth, Jacksonville and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).