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

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.

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

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Southwest Airlines211221105:2016:45VIEW 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 WN3172, WN3657 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
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN565
16:45
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3172
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Tuesday
12:25
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN565
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Wednesday
06:20
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN565
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Thursday
05:20
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN565
16:45
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3172
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Friday
10:40
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3172
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN565
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Saturday
07:35
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN565
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Sunday
08:20
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN3657
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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
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Napa to Chicago Midway04 Hours 16 Minutes
Mountain View to Chicago Midway04 Hours 17 Minutes
Oakland to Chicago Midway04 Hours 18 Minutes
Reno to Chicago Midway03 Hours 59 Minutes
Mineta San Jose to Chicago Midway04 Hours 17 Minutes
Sacramento to Chicago Midway04 Hours 11 Minutes

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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 £42.53 ($56 €50.78)
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The cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW is £97.21 ($128 €116.08)
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Flight Info FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW)

Who flies from San Francisco to Chicago?
The following airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines.
How far is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
The flight from San Francisco to Chicago is 2,977KM or 1,850 miles.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Chicago to take?
The flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4 Hours 19 Minutes.

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