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WN1218 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Chicago to New Orleans (SWA1218)

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WN 1218 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1218 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today July 19th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 29th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN1218's most recent flight history:

WN 1218 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 29 12:48 14:38
Landed
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Oct 28 12:55 14:46
Landed
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Oct 22 13:00 14:44
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Oct 21 12:45 14:30
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Oct 15 12:58 14:48
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Southwest Airlines WN 1218 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1218 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the WN1218 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 48 minutes. The flight distance is 1330 km / 827 miles and the average flight speed is 735 km/h / 457 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1218 Chicago to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1218 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN1218 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 14:38.

How else can the flight WN1218 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1218, WN 1218, SWA 1218.

How often is flight WN1218 delayed?

On average, 12% of all WN1218 flights are delayed. The average delay is 58 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1218 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1218 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our WN1218 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN1218 and Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN1482, WN3617, WN4191, WN942

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: WN3831, WN3384, NK1542, WN554

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY.

WN1218 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to New Orleans Route Map

WN1218 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to New Orleans
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