Flying from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Jacksonville is one hour ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Each week, there are five Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, pick the 08:00 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:55 with Southwest Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MDW to JAX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Jacksonville (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MDW to JAX flights, with 75.63% of its services landing on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MDW and JAX:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Nashville Airport
Knoxville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
R 1,277 is the lowest price for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,651. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from MDW to JAX, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MDW to JAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Of the departures from Chicago Midway Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MDW? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
If you're coming in on a late Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near JAX:
Grab a Jacksonville International Airport rental car and discover Jacksonville and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Jacksonville International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Jacksonville. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Jacksonville is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Jacksonville International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDW to JAX in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Jacksonville, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 467 kilometres north-west to Atlanta to check off its popular sights. From Georgia Aquarium to Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Tampa, roughly 274 kilometres south of Jacksonville. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are among the biggest draws.
