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SFO–MDW · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW) is about 4h 24m, covering 1,850 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 05:15 to 23:40 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 24m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,850 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 2-3/day flights from SFO to MDW. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at SFO.
- First departure
- 05:15
- Last departure
- 23:40
- Cadence
- 6 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 05:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to SFO flights — 2-3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 15 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 San Francisco to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW) is about 4h 24m, based on the 1,850-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Chicago?
San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1,850 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
The SFO–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE