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

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821 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 16m WN → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 39m EJMWN → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
821 mi 1h 47m nonstop

MDW–NEW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from New Orleans (NEW) New Orleans to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~6h 16m CHS ~6h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → NEW
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
NEW → MDW
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric MDW→NEW ORD→NEW MKE→NEW
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 47m 0h 58m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 43% – –
Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Lakefront 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 · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time1h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 1h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 821 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from NEW to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 NEW

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to NEW is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).