Southwest Airlines operates 81 non-stop routes from Chicago (MDW), serving 5 countries with an average sector length of 1,526 km. This is part of Southwest Airlines's 1961-route global network.
Non-stop destinations from Chicago on Southwest Airlines
| Destination | IATA | Country | Distance | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | SJU | Puerto Rico | 3,309 km | 4h 50m | Route ↗ |
| Punta Cana | PUJ | Dominican Republic | 3,163 km | 4h 25m | Route ↗ |
| San Francisco | SFO | USA | 2,986 km | 4h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Oakland | OAK | USA | 2,968 km | 4h 33m | Route ↗ |
| San Jose | SJC | USA | 2,957 km | 4h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Sacramento | SMF | USA | 2,882 km | 4h 25m | Route ↗ |
| Los Angeles | LAX | USA | 2,818 km | 4h 20m | Route ↗ |
| Portland | PDX | USA | 2,818 km | 4h 20m | Route ↗ |
| Long Beach | LGB | USA | 2,802 km | 4h 20m | Route ↗ |
| Burbank | BUR | USA | 2,800 km | 4h 20m | Route ↗ |
| Seattle | SEA | USA | 2,789 km | 4h 30m | Route ↗ |
| San Diego | SAN | USA | 2,782 km | 4h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Montego Bay | MBJ | Jamaica | 2,745 km | 3h 50m | Route ↗ |
| Ontario | ONT | USA | 2,745 km | 4h 10m | Route ↗ |
| Reno | RNO | USA | 2,705 km | 4h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Las Vegas | LAS | USA | 2,447 km | 3h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Spokane | GEG | USA | 2,432 km | 3h 45m | Route ↗ |
| Boise | BOI | USA | 2,331 km | 3h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Phoenix | PHX | USA | 2,323 km | 3h 40m | Route ↗ |
| Tucson | TUS | USA | 2,317 km | 3h 45m | Route ↗ |
| Cancun | CUN | Mexico | 2,301 km | 3h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Salt Lake City | SLC | USA | 2,026 km | 3h 25m | Route ↗ |
| El Paso | ELP | USA | 1,993 km | 3h 0m | Route ↗ |
| Bozeman | BZN | USA | 1,929 km | 3h 10m | Route ↗ |
| Miami | MIA | USA | 1,901 km | 3h 0m | Route ↗ |
| Fort Lauderdale | FLL | USA | 1,877 km | 2h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Albuquerque | ABQ | USA | 1,805 km | 3h 0m | Route ↗ |
| Fort Myers | RSW | USA | 1,779 km | 2h 45m | Route ↗ |
| San Antonio | SAT | USA | 1,669 km | 2h 43m | Route ↗ |
| Sarasota | SRQ | USA | 1,666 km | 2h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Tampa | TPA | USA | 1,603 km | 2h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Orlando | MCO | USA | 1,592 km | 2h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Austin | AUS | USA | 1,563 km | 2h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Houston | HOU | USA | 1,508 km | 2h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Colorado Springs | COS | USA | 1,476 km | 2h 33m | Route ↗ |
| Denver | DEN | USA | 1,442 km | 2h 40m | Route ↗ |
| Portland | PWM | USA | 1,439 km | 2h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Boston | BOS | USA | 1,382 km | 2h 20m | Route ↗ |
| Jacksonville | JAX | USA | 1,366 km | 2h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Providence | PVD | USA | 1,353 km | 2h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Manchester | MHT | USA | 1,346 km | 2h 10m | Route ↗ |
| New Orleans | MSY | USA | 1,329 km | 2h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Panama City | ECP | USA | 1,280 km | 2h 10m | Route ↗ |
| Dallas | DAL | USA | 1,277 km | 2h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Pensacola | PNS | USA | 1,256 km | 2h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Hartford | BDL | USA | 1,248 km | 2h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Savannah | SAV | USA | 1,217 km | 2h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Charleston | CHS | USA | 1,199 km | 2h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Myrtle Beach | MYR | USA | 1,187 km | 2h 0m | Route ↗ |
| New York | LGA | USA | 1,166 km | 2h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Albany | ALB | USA | 1,152 km | 1h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Norfolk | ORF | USA | 1,131 km | 2h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Oklahoma City | OKC | USA | 1,112 km | 2h 5m | Route ↗ |
| Philadelphia | PHL | USA | 1,074 km | 2h 0m | Route ↗ |
| Raleigh/Durham | RDU | USA | 1,016 km | 1h 50m | Route ↗ |
| Richmond | RIC | USA | 1,011 km | 1h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Baltimore | BWI | USA | 981 km | 1h 50m | Route ↗ |
| Washington | DCA | USA | 965 km | 1h 50m | Route ↗ |
| Atlanta | ATL | USA | 949 km | 1h 57m | Route ↗ |
| Wichita | ICT | USA | 948 km | 1h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Charlotte | CLT | USA | 939 km | 1h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Tulsa | TUL | USA | 939 km | 1h 50m | Route ↗ |
| Birmingham | BHM | USA | 917 km | 1h 40m | Route ↗ |
| Rochester | ROC | USA | 841 km | 1h 35m | Route ↗ |
| Memphis | MEM | USA | 773 km | 1h 40m | Route ↗ |
| Buffalo | BUF | USA | 752 km | 1h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Omaha | OMA | USA | 682 km | 1h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Kansas City | MCI | USA | 652 km | 1h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Pittsburgh | PIT | USA | 644 km | 1h 25m | Route ↗ |
| Nashville | BNA | USA | 634 km | 1h 30m | Route ↗ |
| Minneapolis | MSP | USA | 561 km | 1h 39m | Route ↗ |
| Cleveland | CLE | USA | 493 km | 1h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Des Moines | DSM | USA | 492 km | 1h 20m | Route ↗ |
| Columbus | CMH | USA | 454 km | 1h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Louisville | SDF | USA | 436 km | 1h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Saint Louis | STL | USA | 405 km | 1h 15m | Route ↗ |
| Cincinnati | CVG | USA | 400 km | 1h 10m | Route ↗ |
| Detroit | DTW | USA | 366 km | 1h 10m | Route ↗ |
| Indianapolis | IND | USA | 260 km | 1h 0m | Route ↗ |
| Grand Rapids | GRR | USA | 219 km | 0h 55m | Route ↗ |
| Milwaukee | MKE | USA | 129 km | 0h 45m | Route ↗ |
Destinations by country
Southwest Airlines from other airports
- Denver (DEN) — 95 routes
- Nashville (BNA) — 79 routes
- Baltimore (BWI) — 79 routes
- Dallas (DAL) — 79 routes
- Las Vegas (LAS) — 75 routes
Aircraft assignments
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Frequently asked questions
How many destinations does Southwest Airlines serve from Chicago (MDW)?
Southwest Airlines flies to 81 non-stop destinations from Chicago (MDW), spanning 5 countries.
What is the longest route Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago?
The longest non-stop route is MDW → SJU (San Juan) at 3,309 km.
Which countries does Southwest Airlines fly to from Chicago?
Top destination countries: USA (77), Puerto Rico (1), Dominican Republic (1), Jamaica (1), Mexico (1).
Does Southwest Airlines operate from other airports?
Yes — Southwest Airlines also operates from Denver (DEN), Nashville (BNA), Baltimore (BWI), Dallas (DAL), Las Vegas (LAS). Total network: 1961 routes across the carrier's footprint.