New Orleans to Chicago (NEW–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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821 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
CMH Columbus ~5h 32m → EJMWN Columbus (CMH) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 52m → EJAWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 4m → EJAWN Charleston (CHS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
821 mi 1h 59m nonstop

NEW–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NEW Routes MDW Routes NEW Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CMH ~5h 32m FLL ~5h 52m CHS ~6h 4m
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
NEW → MDW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
MDW → NEW
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric NEW→MDW MSY→MDW GPT→MDW
Distance from NEW – 15 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 23 –
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 15m 2h 55m
New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Chicago flights · Mobile (MOB) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
NEW: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
821 mi / 1,322 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m gate to gate.
Facts

NEW–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance821 mi / 1,322 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 821 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from MDW to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, GPT and MOB. 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 NEW to MDW

Lakefront Airport (NEW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NEW to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NEW to MDW is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 821 miles (1,322 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Gulfport (GPT) and Mobile (MOB).