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Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Long Beach.

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $377 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $462 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $741, a difference of $352. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Long Beach are Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Cruise Terminal Dome. These are among the most viewed places in Long Beach on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 2:11 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 9:31 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach takes 4h 26m, covering 1,737 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $156, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Southwest is the only airline operating Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 19m, compared with 6h 27m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago Midway Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Long Beach range from $377 to $565, with an average of $462 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.