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

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WN1421
WN Southwest
B38M
4:35 PM
CDT
6:20 PM
MST
3h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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WN972
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
MST
3h 45m
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WN3082
WN Southwest
B38M
12:45 PM
MST
5:55 PM
CDT
3h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Tucson
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,438 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind 88 1-stop hubs

MDW–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,438 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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, B38M 3h45 87% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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
2
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
88
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,061
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric MDW→TUS ORD→TUS
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 7 89
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 48m
Departure OTP 87% –
Chicago (ORD) 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.
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
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
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 approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,438 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MDW to TUS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CID, BJC, SAF, COS, MDD, APA, SCF, ACT, GRR, OMA, CLL, PWK, ASE, STL, TEX, OKC, ATW, ICT, SUS, FTW, GYR, DSM, BZN, VNY, ELP, AFW, IND, AUS, MKC, SAT, SNA, HHH, CVG, PDK, DSI, ORD, HOU, SDF, PSP, BUR, BNA, YYZ, IAD, SBA, CCR, BIL, SJC, YEG, STS, IAH, GSO, TEB, SJD, NUQ, MMU, SRQ, OAK, TLC, APF, BED, ILM, CLT, HPN, GNV, YYC, OPF, CHS, FLL, EWR, NAS, BFI, MIA, DAL, ATL, PHX, LAS, SAN, DEN, DFW, PDX, MSP, SLC, LAX, SEA, SFO, HCR, CHD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. 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

88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).