Chicago to South Lake Tahoe (MDW–TVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to South Lake Tahoe
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,700 mi 3h 41m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–TVL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → TVL
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Return
TVL → MDW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach South Lake Tahoe from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Lake Tahoe Airport.
Metric MDW→TVL MKE→TVL
Distance from MDW 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 3h 41m 3h 40m
Departure OTP 20%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Lake Tahoe Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
South Lake Tahoe is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · TVL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in South Lake Tahoe.
Distance & Flight Time
1,700 mi / 2,735 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m gate to gate.

MDW–TVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to South Lake Tahoe route.
Route details
Distance1,700 mi / 2,735 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: TVL
IATA / ICAOTVL / KTVL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation6,264 ft / 1,909 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to TVL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lake Tahoe Airport take about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,700 miles.
South Lake Tahoe is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MKE. 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 TVL

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to TVL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to TVL is about 3 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,700 miles (2,735 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE).