Chicago to New Orleans (MDW–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 31m ago
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WN Southwest
738
7:50 AM
CDT
10:10 AM
CDT
2h 20m
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WN3728
WN Southwest
7M8
9:30 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
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2h 20m
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WN1807
WN Southwest
7S7
11:50 AM
CDT
2:05 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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WN1442
WN Southwest
B38M
2:40 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
CDT
2h 15m
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WN2671
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 PM
CDT
12:14 AM+1
CDT
2h 34m
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WN3449
WN Southwest
738
5:10 AM
CDT
7:30 AM
CDT
2h 20m
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WN1475
WN Southwest
73H
6:50 AM
CDT
9:10 AM
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2h 20m
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WN3810
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
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2h 20m
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WN3332
WN Southwest
B38M
8:00 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
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2h 20m
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WN537
WN Southwest
7S7
11:40 AM
CDT
2:00 PM
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2h 20m
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WN1546
WN Southwest
7S7
2:30 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
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2h 20m
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WN3508
WN Southwest
B38M
2:45 PM
CDT
5:05 PM
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2h 20m
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WN676
WN Southwest
73H
6:35 PM
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8:55 PM
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Chicago to New Orleans
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 827 mi 2h 15m nonstop 122 1-stop hubs

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, 122 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h15-2h34 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 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 MSY direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
122
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,668
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 New Orleans from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MDW→MSY ORD→MSY SBN→MSY
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 18 2
Weekly flights 21 271 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 11m –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights · South Bend (SBN) to New Orleans flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
827 mi / 1,330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 34m.
Facts

MDW–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance827 mi / 1,330 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 23 return
1-stop connections122 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 34m. The route covers 827 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MDW to MSY. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MGM, MKE, CEU, AGS, AVL, GSO, CGF, LIT, TYS, GSP, MEM, APF, PDK, BHM, PWK, FTY, DSI, MKC, BCT, PNS, ECP, DWH, TMB, EYW, CLE, MHH, OKC, NAS, STP, UST, ACY, ORL, ILM, ORD, SAV, SUA, SRQ, TEB, PBI, ASE, YYZ, BDL, GRR, OPF, PWA, PSM, PVD, HPN, IAH, EGE, PGD, APA, RSW, HVN, HYA, RIL, JFK, TRM, BTR, ELP, SCF, APC, PLS, MBJ, CLD, SMF, SNA, VNY, LIR, EIS, SJC, MYR, PIT, RNO, CUN, STT, OAK, PDX, ATL, CVG, BWI, CHS, MIA, EWR, BNA, DAL, HOU, AUS, HND, PHX, STL, MSP, MCI, FLL, LAS, RDU, TPA, MCO, CLT, IAD, DEN, DFW, SLC, PHL, LGA, BOS, DCA, DTW, SFO, JAX, LAX, SDF, SAN, SAT, ORF, SEA, RIC, JWN, ADS, SGR, AFW and BRO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MSY

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well 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 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 827 miles (1,330 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

122 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MGM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).