Cheap Flights from MIA to MDW: When to Fly from Miami to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from MIA to MDW are

• May 21st to June 3rd
• August 6th to December 9th (except the weeks of November 19th and November 26th)
• December 24th to February 25th (except the weeks of January 1st and January 29th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MIA to MDW is mid January. Prices can be as high as $1584 for Sunday flights during late March, or as low as $194 for Tuesday flights around mid January.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Miami, FL (MIA) to Chicago, IL (MDW) will usually cost between $204 to $650 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid January with an average ticket price of $239. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $689. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $450 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $328 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MIA to MDW flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MIA to MDW route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MIA to MDW flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Miami. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.17, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $234 (48%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $265. Return trip prices are from the MDW to MIA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MIA to MDW can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 7 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MIA to MDW while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MIA to MDW? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1184 miles or 1905 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MIA to MDW?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MIA to MDW flight is about 3 hour 7 minutes.

How many flights go between Miami, FL and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from MIA to MDW.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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