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WN1696 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Richmond to Chicago (SWA1696)

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WN 1696 Richmond to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1696 from Richmond Airport RIC to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 29th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN1696's most recent flight history:

WN 1696 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 29 08:31 09:09
Landed
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Oct 28 08:26 08:59
Landed
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Oct 22 08:21 09:05
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Oct 21 08:42 09:21
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Oct 15 08:31 09:17
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Southwest Airlines WN 1696 Richmond to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1696 connects Richmond, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Richmond Airport RIC and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN1696 flight from Richmond to Chicago?

The average flight time from Richmond to Chicago is 1 hour and 40 minutes. The flight distance is 1011 km / 628 miles and the average flight speed is 608 km/h / 378 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1696 Richmond to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1696 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN1696 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 09:09.

How else can the flight WN1696 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1696, WN 1696, SWA 1696.

How often is flight WN1696 delayed?

On average, 25% of all WN1696 flights are delayed. The average delay is 57 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1696 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1696 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.

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WN1696 and Richmond RIC to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Richmond RIC: AA6362, WN4431, AA6035, WN146

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1944, WN233, WN1687, WN3168

All flights connecting Richmond RIC to Chicago MDW.

WN1696 Southwest Airlines Flight: Richmond to Chicago Route Map

WN1696 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Richmond to Chicago
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