| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Apr 06 | MDW | DSM | 22:10 | 23:03 |
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| Apr 05 | MDW | DSM | 23:48 | 23:35 |
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| Apr 04 | MDW | DSM | 21:25 | 22:19 |
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| Apr 03 | MDW | DSM | 00:15 | 23:15 |
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| Apr 02 | MDW | DSM | 01:48 | 23:15 |
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| Apr 01 | MDW | DSM | 23:27 | 22:05 |
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| Mar 31 | MDW | DSM | 23:00 | 22:05 |
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| Mar 30 | MDW | DSM | 22:00 | 23:26 |
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| Mar 29 | MDW | DSM | 22:22 | 23:13 |
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| Mar 28 | MDW | DSM | 21:57 | 22:51 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN1779 connects Chicago, United States to Des Moines, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Des Moines International Airport DSM.
How long is the WN1779 flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
The average flight time from Chicago to Des Moines is 59 minutes. The flight distance is 492 km / 306 miles and the average flight speed is 431 km/h / 268 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1779 Chicago to Des Moines?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1779 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN1779 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 23:03.
How else can the flight WN1779 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1779, WN 1779, SWA 1779.
How often is flight WN1779 delayed?
On average, 20% of all WN1779 flights are delayed. The average delay is 6 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1779 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN1779 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 WN1779 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN3913, WN450, WN3640, WN3869
Other flights arriving at Des Moines DSM: AA3558, G4437, WN189, AA914
All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Des Moines DSM.