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Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
Flight time from DCA to MDW is estimated at about 1h 49m, based on the 599-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 5-6/day across 2 captured airlines, with Southwest Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:00 to 21:35 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 49m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 599 mi | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DCA to MDW
Our current provider sample includes 5-6/day from DCA to MDW across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:35
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 22
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 5-6/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 06:0006:10 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to DCA flights — 6-7/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DCA to MDW, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 41 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DCA to MDW?
The DCA to MDW flight time is estimated at about 1h 49m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DCA from MDW?
DCA to MDW is about 599 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DCA to MDW?
Our current provider sample for DCA to MDW includes Southwest Airlines, American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DCA to MDW?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DCA to MDW include Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ.