New Orleans to Chicago (MSY–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h11-2h20 | – | – |
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 | 33 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 55m | 2h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 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 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to MDW is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 827 miles (1,330 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT), Mobile (MOB) and Lake Charles (LCH).