WN 256 Chicago to Cincinnati Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport CVG is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 27th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN256's most recent flight history:

WN 256 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 27 09:52 11:35
Landed
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Sep 20 09:58 11:41
Landed
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Sep 13 10:30 12:20
Landed Late
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Sep 06 09:52 11:37
Landed
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Aug 30 09:59 11:47
Landed
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Southwest Airlines WN 256 Chicago to Cincinnati Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 connects Chicago, United States to Cincinnati, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport CVG.

How long is the WN256 flight from Chicago to Cincinnati?

The average flight time from Chicago to Cincinnati is 44 minutes. The flight distance is 401 km / 249 miles and the average flight speed is 545 km/h / 339 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 Chicago to Cincinnati?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN256 arriving at?

Flight WN256 arrives at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Terminal 3.

When was the latest WN256 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 11:35.

How else can the flight WN256 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA256, WN0256, WN 256, SWA 256.

How often is flight WN256 delayed?

On average, 25% of all WN256 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN256 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN256 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 WN256 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN256 and Chicago MDW to Cincinnati CVG Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN150, WN1143, WN2679, WN2791

Other flights arriving at Cincinnati CVG: AA4653, DL2805, AA6371, AA6101

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Cincinnati CVG.

WN256 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Cincinnati Route Map

WN256 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Cincinnati
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