Are you looking for the June 5th, 2026 WN 1278 Dallas to Nashville flight? Click here to go to our WN1278 Dallas to Nashville Flight Status page >

WN 1278 Kansas City to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1278 from Kansas City International Airport MCI to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 4th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN1278's most recent flight history:

WN 1278 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 11:00 11:57
Landed
Track >
Jun 03 11:53 12:51
Landed Late
Track >
Jun 02 10:28 11:30
Landed
Track >
Jun 01 09:26 10:26
Landed
Track >

Southwest Airlines WN 1278 Kansas City to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1278 connects Kansas City, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Kansas City International Airport MCI and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN1278 flight from Kansas City to Chicago?

The average flight time from Kansas City to Chicago is 59 minutes. The flight distance is 650 km / 404 miles and the average flight speed is 659 km/h / 409 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1278 Kansas City to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1278 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN1278 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:57.

How else can the flight WN1278 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1278, WN 1278, SWA 1278.

How often is flight WN1278 delayed?

On average, 25% of all WN1278 flights are delayed. The average delay is 41 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1278 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1278 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 WN1278 Flight Tracker above for more details.

Southwest Airlines WN1278 News

WN1278 and Kansas City MCI to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Kansas City MCI: WN1062, WN3350, WN2461, AA2151

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1987, WN407, WN950, WN4445

All flights connecting Kansas City MCI to Chicago MDW.

WN1278 Southwest Airlines Flight: Kansas City to Chicago Route Map

WN1278 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Kansas City to Chicago
Flight Delay Compensation up to 600€/$: Claim for delay, cancellation, or baggage issues >
Flight-schedule data supplied by Aviation Edge Real-time Flight Schedules API.