Chicago to Orlando (MDW–SFB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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971 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 57m EJAWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Orlando flights
SDF Louisville 3h 59m WN → G4 Louisville (SDF) to Orlando flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 26m WN → G4 Pittsburgh (PIT) to Orlando flights
GRR Grand Rapids 4h 32m WN → G4 Grand Rapids (GRR) to Orlando flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 34m WN → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Orlando flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 4h 39m G4 → G4 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Orlando flights
OMA Omaha 5h 21m EJAWN → G4 Omaha (OMA) to Orlando flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 31m WN → G4 Indianapolis (IND) to Orlando flights
ALB Albany 7h 48m WN → G4 Albany (ALB) to Orlando flights
DSM Des Moines 9h 39m WN → G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Orlando
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
971 mi 2h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SFB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
BNA ~3h 57m SDF ~3h 59m PIT ~4h 26m GRR ~4h 32m CVG ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
710
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 → SFB
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
Return
SFB → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → SFB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Orlando from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Metric MDW→SFB SBN→SFB RFD→SFB
Distance from MDW – 74 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 13 6
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 19m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 67% – –
South Bend (SBN) to Orlando flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Orlando flights · Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Orlando flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SFB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Orlando.
Distance & Flight Time
971 mi / 1,562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–SFB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Orlando route.
Route details
Distance971 mi / 1,562 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
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: SFB
Full nameOrlando Sanford International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SFB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 971 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Louisville Muhammad Ali and Pittsburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SFB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Orlando is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SFB to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBN, RFD and BMI. 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 SFB

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to SFB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SFB is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 971 miles (1,562 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Louisville Muhammad Ali and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include South Bend (SBN), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).