ChicagotoLos AngelesFlight Time
MDW–LAX · Nonstop
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 4h 11m, covering 1,747 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 05:10 to 21:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 11m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,747 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Los Angeles
Southwest Airlines operates 3-4/day flights from MDW to LAX.
- First departure
- 05:10
- Last departure
- 21:35
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 05:1005:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LAX to MDW flights — 3-4/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MDW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 25 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 4h 11m, based on the 1,747-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?
Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX) is about 1,747 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Los Angeles (LAX).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?
The MDW–LAX route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights from ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights from MKE
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights to BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights to SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights to ONT