Chicago to Tucson (MDW–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,438 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
PHX Phoenix 5h 22m WN → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m UAWN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 53m F9Y4 → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 5m EJALXJWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 32m AFAMDL → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 51m WN → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 58m VJAWN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 5m VJAWN → ACEKOO San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
SEA Seattle 12h 23m LXJWN → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tucson flights
PDX Portland 13h 31m WN → AS Portland (PDX) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,438 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–TUS had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,438 miles in 3h 45m.

Also explore MDW Routes TUS Routes MDW Live Flights TUS Live Flights MDW Delays TUS Delays
All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 3 – – 56% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
PHX ~5h 22m DEN ~5h 25m MCI ~5h 28m OKC ~5h 30m STL ~5h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
937
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 → TUS
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric MDW→TUS ORD→TUS LAF→TUS
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 1
Weekly flights – 49 1
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 48m 3h 11m
Departure OTP 56% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights · West Lafayette (LAF) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tucson is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,438 mi / 2,314 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,438 mi / 2,314 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,438 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to TUS: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Tucson is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from TUS to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and LAF. 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 TUS

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDW to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to TUS is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,438 miles (2,314 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and West Lafayette (LAF).