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WN1981 Flight Status Southwest Airlines: Denver to Chicago (SWA1981)

WN 1981 Denver to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1981 from Denver International Airport DEN to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 28th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN1981's most recent flight history:

WN 1981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 28 17:14 20:09
Landed
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Sep 21 17:37 20:30
Landed
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Sep 14 17:31 20:38
Landed Late
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Sep 07 17:21 20:10
Landed
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Aug 31 17:44 20:33
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Southwest Airlines WN 1981 Denver to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1981 connects Denver, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Denver International Airport DEN and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN1981 flight from Denver to Chicago?

The average flight time from Denver to Chicago is 1 hour and 55 minutes. The flight distance is 1437 km / 893 miles and the average flight speed is 752 km/h / 467 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1981 Denver to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1981 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN1981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, September 29th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 20:09.

How else can the flight WN1981 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1981, WN 1981, SWA 1981.

How often is flight WN1981 delayed?

On average, 75% of all WN1981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 26 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1981 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1981 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 WN1981 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN1981 and Denver DEN to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Denver DEN: WN3146, WN2450, WN2605, WN1567

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN1972, WN3689, WN542, WN4463

All flights connecting Denver DEN to Chicago MDW.

WN1981 Southwest Airlines Flight: Denver to Chicago Route Map

WN1981 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Denver to Chicago
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