San Juan to Chicago (SJU–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJU Airport Page →
2,059 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 57m ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2177
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 AM
AST TB
9:20 AM
CDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2883
WN Southwest
7S7
1:15 PM
AST TB
5:05 PM
CDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3639
WN Southwest
738
4:30 PM
AST TB
8:20 PM
CDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1924
WN Southwest
7S7
7:55 AM
CDT
1:45 PM
AST
4h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2531
WN Southwest
737
8:45 AM
CDT
2:25 PM
AST
4h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
TPA Tampa 6h 32m B6F9WN WN Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 6h 32m B6DMF9 WN Punta Cana (PUJ) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 6h 39m ADB6EI WNWWI Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit 6h 39m DL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 41m AFAMCV AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 6h 48m B6F9 LXJWN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 6h 55m F9WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 57m ADB6F9 EJAWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 7h WN LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 7h 9m 2IAAAT EJAWN Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Juan to Chicago
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,059 mi 4h 50m nonstop -1h behind

SJU–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,059 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 3 738, 7M8, 7S7 4h50 90%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to MDW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,828
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJU → MDW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
48%
Return
MDW → SJU
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SJU→MDW STT→MDW EIS→MDW
Distance from SJU 68 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 4h 50m 4h 50m 4h 59m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of SJU with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind San Juan.
SJU: AST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,059 mi / 3,314 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m gate to gate.

SJU–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,059 mi / 3,314 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,059 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SJU to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tampa, Punta Cana and Orlando.
Chicago is 1 hour behind San Juan.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STT and EIS. 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 SJU to MDW

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJU to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to MDW is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,059 miles (3,314 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Punta Cana and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT) and Beef Island (EIS).