Chicago to San Antonio (MDW–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2168
WN Southwest
B38M
10:05 AM
CDT
12:55 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1251
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
CDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2350
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 PM
CDT
12:30 AM+1
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4168
WN Southwest
738
9:00 AM
CDT TA
11:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3224
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT TA
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2743
WN Southwest
738
2:35 PM
CDT TA
5:10 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2170
WN Southwest
737
2:40 PM
CDT TA
5:15 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to San Antonio
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,037 mi 2h 26m nonstop 116 1-stop hubs

MDW–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,037 miles in approximately 2h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 116 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h50 86%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to SAT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
116
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,206
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.

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric MDW→SAT ORD→SAT MKE→SAT
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 1
Weekly flights 17 167
Flight time 2h 26m 2h 51m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Antonio is 0 hours the same as Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,037 mi / 1,668 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 26m to 2h 50m.

MDW–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,668 km
Flight time2h 26m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 15 return
1-stop connections116 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 2h 26m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,037 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SAT. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, TUL, NEW, OMA, RAP, CHA, PWK, FTY, IND, RST, SGR, AFW, ADS, NTR, MSN, OKC, PWA, MLI, LUK, ECP, APA, MKE, MEM, TYS, IAH, MDD, SDF, ORD, SAV, ISM, CVG, RNH, CKB, FCM, CHO, SUS, ORL, ASE, AGS, YYZ, BCT, BJC, CLE, APF, PGA, TEB, SCF, TUS, OPF, RIL, BHM, MKC, ELP, SRQ, UST, TLC, ACY, BED, DSM, JAC, NAS, ARR, MTH, MLM, RDU, SNA, CHS, SJD, SUA, NUQ, PBI, TRM, JFK, YYC, STS, PDX, PLS, SMF, SJC, MRY, LRM, STT, DCA, FLL, DAL, BNA, ATL, PHX, BWI, EWR, MSY, STL, DTW, HOU, DEN, TPA, MCI, SLC, MSP, SAN, IAD, LAS, MIA, PHL, CLT, SFO, DFW, LAX, MCO, GDL, BOS, SEA, CUN, BIV, JWN and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAT 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 SAT

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SAT ranges from 2 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,668 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).