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WN 256 Chicago to Oakland Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to Oakland International Airport OAK is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 3rd, 2025.
Check the table below for WN256's most recent flight history:

WN 256 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 03 22:13 00:21
Landed Late
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Jul 27 23:36 01:32
Delayed
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Jul 20 23:01 00:59
Landed Late
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Jul 13 22:08 23:56
Landed
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Jul 06 22:39 00:36
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Southwest Airlines WN 256 Chicago to Oakland Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 connects Chicago, United States to Oakland, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at Oakland International Airport OAK.

How long is the WN256 flight from Chicago to Oakland?

The average flight time from Chicago to Oakland is 4 hours and 1 minute. The flight distance is 2961 km / 1840 miles and the average flight speed is 737 km/h / 458 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN256 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN256 arriving at?

Flight WN256 arrives at Oakland International Airport (OAK) Terminal 2.

When was the latest WN256 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, August 4th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 00:21.

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, 56% of all WN256 flights are delayed. The average delay is 37 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 Oakland OAK Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN2034, WN2502, WN1823, WN2789

Other flights arriving at Oakland OAK: NK1448, WN3704, WN5509, WN726

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to Oakland OAK.

WN256 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to Oakland Route Map

WN256 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Oakland
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