Direct flights from Chicago Midway to New Orleans
19 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MDW to MSY.
Flight time: about 1h56m 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 SWA1004 | 7:21a | 1h52m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1004 | 7:27a | 1h52m | Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA561 | 9:19a | 1h58m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA561 | 10:42a | 1h52m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA163 | 11:08a | 1h48m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1006 | 3:24p | 1h56m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1006 | 3:45p | 2h1m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1006 | 4:01p | 1h56m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA555 | 6:05p | 1h48m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3771 | 6:16p | 1h58m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2777 | 7:55p | 2h1m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2777 | 8:19p | 1h59m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3483 | 8:27p | 1h48m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2777 | 9:24p | 2h3m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA128 | 10:02p | 1h55m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Chicago Midway (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 19 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), 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 New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 1h56m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Midway to New Orleans?
Driving from Chicago Midway to New Orleans takes about 13h 33m, covering roughly 926 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h56m.