| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jan 05 | MDW | DTW | 21:47 | 23:26 |
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| Jan 04 | MDW | DTW | 20:33 | 22:13 |
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| Jan 03 | MDW | DTW | 00:12 | 01:50 |
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| Jan 02 | MDW | DTW | 20:34 | 22:14 |
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| Jan 01 | MDW | DTW | 16:09 | 17:47 |
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| Dec 31 | MDW | DTW | 17:32 | 19:12 |
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| Dec 30 | MDW | DTW | 20:37 | 22:18 |
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| Dec 29 | MDW | DTW | 21:33 | 23:13 |
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| Dec 28 | MDW | DTW | 20:13 | 21:50 |
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| Dec 27 | MDW | DTW | 22:59 | 00:35 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN1491 connects Chicago, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.
How long is the WN1491 flight from Chicago to Detroit?
The average flight time from Chicago to Detroit is 38 minutes. The flight distance is 367 km / 228 miles and the average flight speed is 566 km/h / 352 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1491 Chicago to Detroit?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1491 is 4.5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight WN1491 arriving at?
Flight WN1491 arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Terminal E.
When was the latest WN1491 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 23:26.
How else can the flight WN1491 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1491, WN 1491, SWA 1491.
How often is flight WN1491 delayed?
On average, 60% of all WN1491 flights are delayed. The average delay is 46 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1491 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN1491 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 WN1491 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN1987, WN3710, WN3749, WN1460
Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: NK1468, UA1786, NK1159, UA4024
All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Detroit DTW.