Chicago to Van Nuys (MDW–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,743 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1h ago
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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 2 hubs
OKC Oklahoma City ~6h 13m WN → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Van Nuys flights
BWI Baltimore ~8h 14m UAWN → JD Baltimore (BWI) to Van Nuys flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,743 mi 3h 55m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–VNY had nonstop service from Air Alsie, 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 1,743 miles in 3h 55m.

Also explore MDW Routes VNY Routes MDW Live Flights VNY Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Van Nuys (VNY) Van Nuys to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDW–VNY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6I Air Alsie 0 – – 43% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6I (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
OKC ~6h 13m BWI ~8h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → VNY
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
VNY → MDW
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Van Nuys from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Metric MDW→VNY ORD→VNY GYY→VNY
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 3h 55m 4h 33m 4h 9m
Departure OTP 43% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Van Nuys flights · Gary (GYY) to Van Nuys flights · South Bend (SBN) to Van Nuys flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Van Nuys Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance1,743 mi / 2,805 km
Flight time3h 55m
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: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,743 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDW to VNY: Air Alsie. 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 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Van Nuys is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from VNY to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, GYY and SBN. 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 VNY

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) had nonstop service from Air Alsie, 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 VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to VNY is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,743 miles (2,805 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).