San Antonio to Chicago (SAT–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4168
WN Southwest
738
9:00 AM
CDT TA
11:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2743
WN Southwest
B38M
11:50 AM
CDT TA
2:25 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3224
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
CDT TA
5:00 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2170
WN Southwest
737
2:40 PM
CDT TA
5:15 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2168
WN Southwest
737
10:45 AM
CDT
1:35 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1251
WN Southwest
7S7
11:05 AM
CDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2350
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 PM
CDT
12:30 AM+1
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Antonio to Chicago
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,037 mi 2h 35m nonstop 114 1-stop hubs

SAT–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,037 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 738, 7M8, B38M 2h35-2h40 78%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 78% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAT to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
114
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,310
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SAT→MDW AUS→MDW CLL→MDW
Distance from SAT 67 mi 146 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 1
Weekly flights 15 35
Flight time 2h 35m 1h 54m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,037 mi / 1,668 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m.

SAT–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,037 mi / 1,668 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 17 return
1-stop connections114 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,037 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SAT to MDW. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, CID, UOX, UGN, MKE, MEM, PKB, CMH, ADS, RST, TYS, CVG, TUL, APA, AUS, RVS, AGS, CGF, EFD, MAF, OKC, MTJ, GLS, EGE, SDF, ASE, BHM, MNZ, LNK, IND, SCF, APF, IAH, PNS, MMU, MRK, RIL, SUA, JAC, CHO, ABQ, SAF, OXC, BZN, PIE, TRM, GPT, HVN, FNT, HPN, ISM, PGA, PLS, CLD, IAD, TEB, AGU, SNA, MSO, BCT, BOI, PBI, OPF, TUS, YYZ, MRY, PSP, MLM, SAV, NAS, RNO, BDL, LGB, BUR, YEG, SJC, PDX, STS, CUN, FLL, ORD, CLT, STL, DAL, HOU, DFW, DCA, BWI, BNA, TPA, MIA, MCI, DEN, LAS, MSP, MCO, MSY, PHX, SAN, ATL, DTW, SEA, BOS, LAX, SFO, SLC, PHL, ARR, XNA, EWR, SGR, GDL, ECP and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS and CLL. 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 SAT to MDW

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAT to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to MDW ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,037 miles (1,668 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS) and College Station (CLL).