WN 197 Chicago to San Francisco Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN197 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to San Francisco International Airport SFO is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on January 4th, 2026.
Check the table below for WN197's most recent flight history:

WN 197 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jan 04 14:33 17:13
Delayed
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Jan 03 16:15 18:48
Landed Late
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Jan 02 16:02 18:16
Delayed
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Dec 30 13:57 16:10
Landed
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Dec 29 14:08 15:58
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 197 Chicago to San Francisco Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN197 connects Chicago, United States to San Francisco, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.

How long is the WN197 flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

The average flight time from Chicago to San Francisco is 4 hours and 22 minutes. The flight distance is 2977 km / 1850 miles and the average flight speed is 685 km/h / 425 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN197 Chicago to San Francisco?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN197 is 4.3/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN197 arriving at?

Flight WN197 arrives at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 2.

When was the latest WN197 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 17:13.

How else can the flight WN197 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA197, WN0197, WN 197, SWA 197.

How often is flight WN197 delayed?

On average, 70% of all WN197 flights are delayed. The average delay is 57 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN197 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN197 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 WN197 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN197 and Chicago MDW to San Francisco SFO Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN2120, WN4198, WN4696, WN3182

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: WN1712, AS2211, WN4250, UA216

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to San Francisco SFO.

WN197 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to San Francisco Route Map

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