Chicago to Miami (MDW–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,184 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 13m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2198
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
7:40 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
3h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4242
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
8:00 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
3h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2119
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
8:05 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
EDT
3h 15m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2282
WN Southwest
73H
9:00 AM
CDT
1:05 PM
EDT
3h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2412
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
9:25 AM
CDT
1:25 PM
EDT
3h
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2929
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
73H
11:35 AM
CDT
3:45 PM
EDT
3h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN198
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
12:10 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
EDT
3h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3039
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:40 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2368
WN Southwest
B38M
7:15 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2547
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
73H
12:35 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3714
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
2:35 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1714
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:35 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN839
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
4:00 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2866
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
4:00 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BHM Birmingham 4h 31m EJAWN AAG3IB Birmingham (BHM) to Miami flights
BNA Nashville 4h 31m EJAWN AAATBA Nashville (BNA) to Miami flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 33m WN AAATBA Jacksonville (JAX) to Miami flights
MCO Orlando 4h 33m WN 2IAAAT Orlando (MCO) to Miami flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Miami flights
STL St Louis 4h 40m WN AAATG3 St Louis (STL) to Miami flights
CMH Columbus 4h 40m WN AAG3QR Columbus (CMH) to Miami flights
TPA Tampa 4h 41m VJTWN AAATBA Tampa (TPA) to Miami flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 43m LXJWN AAATBA Charlotte (CLT) to Miami flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 56m WN 2I5YAA Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Miami flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Miami
4 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,184 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–MIA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 738, 73H, 7M8 3h-3h15 64%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 64% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 64% Y4
SGX SGX 0 64%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + SGX + WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MIA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,224
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 → MIA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
81%
Return
MIA → MDW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Miami from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric MDW→MIA ORD→MIA GYY→MIA
Distance from MDW 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 27 1
Weekly flights 17 297
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 9m 2h 39m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Getting from MIA

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).

Miami Climate

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

Key statistics for the Chicago to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from MDW to MIA: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, and others.
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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth, Nashville and Jacksonville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MIA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from MIA to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY and SBN. 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 MIA

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MIA is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Birmingham-Shuttlesworth, Nashville and Jacksonville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).