| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Oct 02 | DSM | MDW | 16:30 | 17:50 |
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| Oct 01 | DSM | MDW | 17:21 | 18:14 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN1838 connects Des Moines, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Des Moines International Airport DSM and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.
How long is the WN1838 flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
The average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago is 53 minutes. The flight distance is 492 km / 306 miles and the average flight speed is 463 km/h / 288 mph.
How many WN1838 flights are operated per week?
2 flights per week. The flight WN1838 is operated on Thursday and Friday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1838 Des Moines to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1838 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN1838 flight?
The latest flight took off on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 17:50.
How else can the flight WN1838 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1838, WN 1838, SWA 1838.
How often is flight WN1838 delayed?
On average, 50% of all WN1838 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1838 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN1838 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 WN1838 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: AA1664, UA3759, 9E5555, UA1781
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2828, F92779, WN2750, WN4705
All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Chicago MDW.