Chicago to New Orleans (MDW–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 827 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 43 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h15-2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→MSY | ORD→MSY | MKE→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 179 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 1h | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
MDW–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to MSY
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to MSY ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 827 miles (1,330 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).