New Orleans to Chicago (MSY–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 827 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 43 | 737, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h15-3h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→MDW | GPT→MDW | MOB→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 77 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 55m | 2h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
MSY–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to MDW
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to MDW ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 827 miles (1,330 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT), Mobile (MOB) and Lake Charles (LCH).