Chicago to Miami (MDW–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–MIA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 25 | 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h57-3h | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A20N | 3h13 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→MIA | ORD→MIA | RFD→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 359 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 26m | 3h 2m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
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 Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to MIA ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 3 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).