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

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WN1686
WN Southwest
738
8:10 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
3h
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WN1453
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 PM
CDT
10:50 PM
EDT
3h
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WN2984
WN Southwest
738
6:05 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 15m
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WN1862
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
CDT
3h 10m
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WN3294
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
EDT TC
9:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
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WN1352
WN Southwest
7M8
3:49 PM
EDT TC
6:39 PM
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3h 50m
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Chicago to Miami
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 2h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 204 1-stop hubs

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 29m. Beyond nonstop, 204 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MDW Routes MIA Routes MDW Live Flights MIA Live Flights MDW Delays MIA Delays
Carriers on this route

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 12 738, 73H 3h 64% – –
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 – – 64% – Y4
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (12 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 MIA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
204
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,897
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.
Alternatives

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 2 20 1
Weekly flights 14 365 –
Flight time 2h 29m 3h 2m 2h 46m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Miami flights · Gary (GYY) to Miami flights · South Bend (SBN) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go

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 2h 29m to 3h 5m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MDW–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time2h 29m to 3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections204 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 2h 29m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MIA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTR, VRB, HHH, UST, APF, AGS, AIK, SFB, MRK, PAH, FTY, OCF, FXE, ISM, LEX, PIE, SBN, SUA, GMU, PDK, MGM, PIA, TMB, LAL, PWK, CHA, ORL, CGF, DSI, BQK, GSP, CHO, YIP, GRB, TLH, USA, MYR, EYW, NEW, PBI, GSO, MKC, CRG, ATW, PGD, GAI, DBQ, MHH, RST, ILM, NAS, CAE, CTH, IAD, BLM, JAN, MSN, MKE, SUS, LIT, TCL, ACY, FCM, HPN, TEB, DWH, SGR, ADS, MMU, PNE, CID, FRG, ECP, GNV, BTV, ISP, FDK, MDT, BED, SWF, BDR, OMA, YYZ, HVN, ORD, ORH, PTK, GCM, PSM, BUF, ROC, MDD, MHT, YOW, AFW, SAF, PVD, JFK, ALB, PLS, APA, NTR, RAP, IAH, PGA, RIL, EGE, ABQ, JAC, YWG, TEX, TLC, ASE, LRM, BZN, EIS, STT, SCF, LIR, CLD, SNA, YVR, TUS, SXM, VNY, SJD, ONT, NUQ, APC, YEG, SJC, UDD, SMF, CUN, RSW, BFI, RNO, OAK, VPS, PIT, DTW, AVL, EWR, CLE, LGB, STN, GDL, MCO, TYS, PHL, GRR, ATL, BWI, IND, FAB, CMH, SDF, SAT, TPA, CHS, SAV, JAX, RDU, CVG, OKC, BNA, RIC, BHM, MBJ, CLT, DAL, LGA, DCA, MCI, PDX, HOU, VLC, TUL, MSY, SLC, MSP, SFO, MEM, BOS, PHX, STL, BDL, AUS, DEN, ICT, LAS, DFW, LAX, SAN, SEA, PNS, ORF, SJU, DSM, SRQ, PUJ, PJC, JWN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to MIA ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

204 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).