San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Nonstop from San Francisco International to Chicago Midway International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,977km
1,850 mi, great circle
Flying time
4h 13m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.9
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SFO to MDW
Route map
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Both directions
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · we don't have MDW's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from San Francisco (SFO)
- SFO to MDW on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
About 4h 13m gate to gate for the 2,977 km (1,850 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to MDW?
Southwest Airlines, with about 1.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).