Chicago to New Orleans (MDW–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 36 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h10-2h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→MSY | ORD→MSY | SBN→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 237 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 22m | – |
| Departure OTP | 53% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 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 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to MSY is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 827 miles (1,330 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, St. Louis Lambert and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).