Travelling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Charlotte is one hour ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of nine weekly Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
Your MDW to CLT flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Charlotte (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MDW to CLT flights, with 72.32% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MDW and CLT:
Nashville Airport
Raleigh / Durham Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
78 € is the best price for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. Return flights start from 157 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MDW to CLT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
When it comes to Chicago Midway Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Chicago Midway Airport from central Chicago, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MDW:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
If you're getting in on a late Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CLT:
Grab a Charlotte Douglas Airport rental car and discover Charlotte and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Easirent and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Charlotte Douglas Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Charlotte in March.
Lock in your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport for July if you want to go to Charlotte during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MDW to CLT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Charlotte, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 370 kilometres south-west to Atlanta to check off its leading attractions. From Georgia Aquarium to Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.