Direct flights from Chicago Midway to San Francisco
14 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MDW to SFO.
Flight time: about 4h13m 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 SWA4843 | 10:31a | 4h21m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4843 | 10:44a | 4h13m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3881 | 10:50a | 4h23m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4843 | 10:56a | 4h10m | Wed, Sat |
| Southwest SWA3881 | 11:01a | 4h13m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA3881 | 6:33p | 4h10m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4984 | 7:43p | 4h13m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4984 | 7:58p | 4h10m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA454 | 9:30p | 4h13m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA4984 | 9:39p | 4h4m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA454 | 9:43p | 4h21m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Chicago Midway (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 14 nonstop flights a week to San Francisco (SFO), 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 San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 4h13m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Midway to San Francisco?
Driving from Chicago Midway to San Francisco takes about 31h 20m behind the wheel — roughly 2,131 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h13m.