Flights from Chicago/Midway (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY)

Flight Midway(MDW) to New Orleans(MSY)
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Chicago Midway International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
MDW : Chicago , United States MSY : New Orleans , United States
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Chicago/Midway to New Orleans Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Chicago/Midway (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY).

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Flight Schedules Midway to New Orleans

This route is operated by Southwest Airlines. This is the first direct flight from Chicago/Midway to New Orleans.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
WN573 07:45 09:55 2h10m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:03 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Midway to New Orleans is the final flight at 22:40 by Southwest Airlines WN5702.

From Chicago/Midway (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Midway to New Orleans
2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
From New Orleans to Midway
2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes

Distance

From New Orleans to Midway
Approx. 830 miles
Approx. 1,330 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Chicago to New Orleans Map

Chicago Midway International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Type of aircrafts (MDW to MSY)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Chicago and New Orleans. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Chicago (ORD)
MDW 45分 ORD 2h12m MSY
45分 2h25m
St. Louis (STL)
MDW 1h10m STL 1h40m MSY
1h5m 1h45m
Nashville (BNA)
MDW 1h20m BNA 1h29m MSY
1h30m 1h25m
Indianapolis (IND)
MDW 55分 IND 2h12m MSY
55分 1h57m
Louisville (SDF)
MDW 1h10m SDF 2h0m MSY
1h15m 1h53m
Cincinnati (CVG)
MDW 1h5m CVG 2h0m MSY
1h5m 2h1m
Atlanta (ATL)
MDW 1h50m ATL 1h26m MSY
1h45m 1h23m
Columbus (CMH)
MDW 1h10m CMH 2h26m MSY
1h10m 2h14m
Kansas City (MCI)
MDW 1h25m MCI 1h50m MSY
1h20m 1h55m
Detroit (DTW)
MDW 1h4m DTW 2h19m MSY
1h5m 2h20m

FAQ : Chicago/Midway to New Orleans

How far is it from Chicago to New Orleans?
The distance between Chicago/Midway (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 830 miles(1,330km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Midway(MDW) to New Orleans(MSY)?
Currently, this route is served by Southwest Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Midway to New Orleans Flight Schedules and New Orleans to Midway Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Chicago/Midway (MDW) to New Orleans (MSY) route?
The Midway – New Orleans route is operated by Boeing 737-700 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Chicago to New Orleans?
There is no time difference between Chicago Midway International Airport(Chicago) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport(New Orleans).Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.New Orleans is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.