Tucson to Chicago (TUS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
1,438 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 1m AAASPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 14m ACUAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 54m WN → EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAAYBA → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
OKC Oklahoma City 6h 9m AA → WNXFL Oklahoma City (OKC) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 13m LHUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 26m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 33m AAAMAS → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 7h 10m WN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 19m DLKLVS → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,438 mi 3h 16m nonstop +2h ahead

TUS–MDW had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,438 miles in 3h 16m.

Also explore TUS Routes MDW Routes TUS Live Flights MDW Live Flights TUS Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Tucson flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TUS–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 – – 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
PHX ~5h 1m DEN ~5h 14m COS ~5h 38m LAS ~5h 54m DAL ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
990
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUS → MDW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
72%
Return
MDW → TUS
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric TUS→MDW AZA→MDW PHX→MDW
Distance from TUS – 92 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 6
Weekly flights – 1 56
Flight time 3h 16m 2h 51m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Mesa (AZA) to Chicago flights · Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,438 mi / 2,314 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m gate to gate.
Facts

TUS–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,438 mi / 2,314 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 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 TUS to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,438 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TUS to MDW: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 16m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from MDW to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AZA and PHX. 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 TUS to MDW

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TUS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to MDW is about 3 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,438 miles (2,314 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA) and Phoenix (PHX).