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 8m nonstop +1h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and NEW, connecting options are available through 19 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
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 40m CMH ~3h 44m SAV ~3h 58m IAD ~4h 0m TUL ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
76
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → NEW
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Return
NEW → MDW
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
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
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 8m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 38% –
Chicago (ORD) 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
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · NEW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m.
Facts

MDW–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections19 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/Kentucky/Monticello
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 8m. The route covers 821 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to NEW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, CMH, SAV, IAD, TUL, MCO, HOU, TPA, AUS, FLL, MIA, BCT, BOS, LAS, VNY, SCF, DFW, SNA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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