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$89+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Midway (MDW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — MDW
Jul 19 — Jul 261
Sat 7/19
Sat 7/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Chicago Midway are usually found in November or January, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Midway (MDW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Midway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Midway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 14, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:05 pmDCA - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:30 amMDW - DCA
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/13$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:00 amDCA - MDW
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Sat 8/236:17 pmMDW - DCA
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/14$197

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

Midway

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/9

7:05 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/19

10:05 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$157

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/23

6:17 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop3h 42m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

10:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$89

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 35m

$99

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/1

6:00 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

$137

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Deals found on 7/13

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport trip
Airports
DCA

For a stress-free departure, use DCA's Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines, the most affordable and convenient option to reach the airport.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
MDW

Arrive at MDW and take the Orange Line train for a quick, 30-minute ride to Chicago's city center.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Midway

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to Midway. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to MDW?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to Midway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Midway. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Midway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Midway. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Midway. Reviews last updated July 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Frontier from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,261 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport round-trip?

    Southwest, at $157, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Southwest is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport one-way?

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Frontier, with prices starting from $99 and $137, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $114. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chicago Midway) can be booked for $112 on average our data indicates $265 when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Midway that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Midway flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Midway?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Midway?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National to Midway by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Midway

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National to Midway. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$163Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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