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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1188
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
CDT
4:05 PM
MST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1421
WN Southwest
73H
4:00 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
MST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN199
WN Southwest
B38M
4:05 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
MST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN972
WN Southwest
73H
8:40 PM
CDT
10:25 PM
MST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2674
WN Southwest
738
9:25 PM
CDT
11:20 PM
MST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2500
WN Southwest
73H
5:15 AM
MST
10:25 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN202
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 AM
MST
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3082
WN Southwest
73H
11:30 AM
MST
4:45 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2507
WN Southwest
7M8
2:33 PM
MST
8:00 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Tucson
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,438 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind 38 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, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M 3h45-3h55 37%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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 TUS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,044
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → TUS
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
37%
Arriving
82%
Return
TUS → MDW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → TUS delays →

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 5
Weekly flights 14 50
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 17m
Departure OTP 37%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Tucson International Airport.

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 to 3h 55m.

MDW–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,438 mi / 2,314 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

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 to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,438 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to TUS. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAF, SCF, SAT, BJC, ACT, GRR, OMA, APA, VNY, BZN, SBA, SNA, SDF, CLT, YYC, YYZ, SRQ, APF, HPN, MIA, OKC, IAH, DAL, SFO, DFW, LAS, HOU, SLC, DEN, PHX, LAX, ATL, PDX, SAN, MSP, SEA and HCR. 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.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to TUS ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,438 miles (2,314 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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