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

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Chicago to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 821 mi 1h 44m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and NEW, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
116
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 Lakefront Airport.
Metric MDW→NEW ORD→NEW MKE→NEW
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 1h 44m 0h 58m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 80% – –
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 44m.
Facts

MDW–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
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 approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 821 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to NEW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORD, CMH, YYZ, SAV, BNA, BHM, SDF, MKE, TUL, BWI, IAD, DAL, PHL, CHS, AUS, HOU, MSP, BCT, TPA, MCO, PBI, PNE, BOS, FLL, DFW, MIA, LAS, SCF, SNA, SJD, VNY, SFO, SJC, PDX, OAK and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).