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$79+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MDW
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Chicago Midway are usually found in August or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Midway

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$215 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Midway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hobby to Midway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 10/16:35 amHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/81:00 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/96:00 amHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 48mDelta
Tue 8/126:04 amMDW - HOU
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/2$217

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Midway

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

6:35 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/8

1:00 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$157

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

6:04 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$217

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/13

6:35 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$79

HoustonChicago

HOU - MDW

HOUMDW

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$109

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Deals found on 7/3

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Midway

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Midway. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from Houston Hobby 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 HOU to MDW?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby 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 3, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hobby to Midway. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon 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 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $157 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $217. You may be able to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? While on average our users pay $241, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Chicago Midway), is priced around $104.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hobby to Midway that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Midway?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hobby to Midway.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hobby to Midway?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from Houston Hobby 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 Hobby to Midway

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hobby 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 3, 2025.
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FrontierCheapest$73Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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