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 3h29m 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 SWA4637 | 5:22a | 3h30m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA4637 | 5:26a | 3h31m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4637 | 5:40a | 3h23m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3014 | 6:04a | 3h22m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3014 | 6:10a | 3h34m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2433 | 10:23a | 3h31m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2433 | 10:28a | 3h34m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1091 | 10:34a | 3h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2433 | 10:56a | 3h31m | Thu, Sat |
| Southwest SWA188 | 3:44p | 3h37m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2418 | 3:50p | 3h27m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA188 | 4:03p | 3h32m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA188 | 6:19p | 3h27m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA188 | 6:46p | 3h29m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA188 | 7:24p | 3h20m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA188 | 7:42p | 3h20m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3364 | 9:46p | 3h24m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3364 | 10:06p | 3h33m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3364 | 10:16p | 3h27m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| Southwest SWA3364 | 11:39p | 3h29m | Fri |
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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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 3h29m 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 3h29m.