Flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway Airport Airport (MDW)

Q: How long does the flight from San Francisco to Chicago to take?

The flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes4 Hours 19 Minutes.

Flights from San Francisco International to Midway are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Southwest Airlines, who offer a direct flight. The flight from San Francisco International to Midway is approximately 2,977 Kilometers which is 1,850 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 4 Hours 19 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. To obtain the best prices for Midway flights than book well in advance. Flight to Midway will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Midway please note the time difference, the time zone at Midway is 6.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at San Francisco International.

If you are planning a trip to Midway Airport (MDW) from San Francisco International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

If you rented a vehicle at Midway Airport (MDW) and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Midway Airport (MDW).

We suggest pre-booking your transport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The following options are available:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Midway Airport (MDW) can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Midway Airport (MDW):

Find hotels close to Midway Airport (MDW) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

To see all airliners that offer flights between San Francisco International and Midway please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Southwest Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	1	1	05:20	11:20	VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by Southwest Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 05:20 and goes by the flight number WN1422, WN3172 and WN565

Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with Southwest Airlines on their website www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

10:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3172

11:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN565

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Tuesday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN565

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Wednesday

06:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN565

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Thursday

05:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN565

10:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3172

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Friday

05:20

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN565

10:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN3172

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Saturday

13:35

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN565

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Sunday

06:40

Airline	Flight No
Southwest Airlines	WN1422

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Oakland to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 18 Minutes
Reno to Chicago Midway	0		3 Hours 59 Minutes
Mineta San Jose to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 17 Minutes
Sacramento to Chicago Midway	0		4 Hours 11 Minutes

If you are planning to hire a car from Midway airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.

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Flight Price FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW is £40.25 ($53 €47.72)

£40.25

$53 | €47.72

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What is the cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW is £77.46 ($102 €91.83)

£77.46

$102 | €91.83

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