Direct flights from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles
26 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MDW to LAX.
Flight time: about 3h53m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago Midway local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1104 | 6:08a | 3h59m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1748 | 7:09a | 3h48m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA1748 | 7:15a | 4h3m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4164 | 10:17a | 4h | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4772 | 10:26a | 3h56m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3343 | 10:46a | 3h40m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA865 | 10:54a | 3h59m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA865 | 11:04a | 3h43m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3343 | 11:04a | 3h43m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA151 | 12:37p | 3h54m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4772 | 12:45p | 3h58m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4683 | 3:06p | 3h58m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA997 | 5:59p | 3h40m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4683 | 6:21p | 4h | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2934 | 6:30p | 3h48m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA2934 | 7:00p | 3h43m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4743 | 8:50p | 3h51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4743 | 8:55p | 4h | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4743 | 9:12p | 3h50m | Tue, Sun |
| Southwest SWA4743 | 9:20p | 3h46m | Mon, Thu |
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Nonstop from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MDW and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 3h53m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles?
Driving from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles takes about 29h 6m behind the wheel — roughly 2,016 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h53m.