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

MDW Airport Page →
1,438 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 51m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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WN381
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
11:15 AM
CDT
12:55 PM
MST
3h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3011
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
73H
3:05 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
MST
3h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1821
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:45 PM
CDT
5:25 PM
MST
3h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2286
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 PM
CDT
9:35 PM
MST
3h 40m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4882
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:45 AM
MST
11:00 AM
CDT
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3036
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
7:10 AM
MST
12:30 PM
CDT
3h 20m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN374
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 AM
MST
12:55 PM
CDT
3h 20m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1882
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
73H
11:25 AM
MST
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 22m WN → A8AAAN Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 5h 30m WN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m F9Y4 → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
DAL Dallas 5h 53m EJAWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 20m AFAMDL → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 6h 33m WN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 52m WN → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 48m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
SEA Seattle 8h 50m WN → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Tucson
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,438 mi 3h 40m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,438 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map 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

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h40 0% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to TUS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
PHX ~5h 22m DEN ~5h 30m DFW ~5h 40m DAL ~5h 53m LAS ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
873
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 MKE→TUS
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9 3
Weekly flights 7 32 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 43m 3h 54m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights · Milwaukee (MKE) 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 40m 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 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,438 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to TUS: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUS 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.
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, MKE 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) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to TUS is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,438 miles (2,314 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

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), Milwaukee (MKE) and West Lafayette (LAF).