WN 2579 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2579 from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 4th, 2025.
Check the table below for WN2579's most recent flight history:

WN 2579 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 04 15:17 17:08
Landed
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Aug 03 17:56 19:49
Delayed
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Aug 02 16:03 17:58
Landed
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Aug 01 15:47 17:30
Landed Late
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Jul 31 18:55 17:15
Unknown
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Southwest Airlines WN 2579 Chicago to New Orleans Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN2579 connects Chicago, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport MDW and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the WN2579 flight from Chicago to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Chicago to New Orleans is 1 hour and 49 minutes. The flight distance is 1330 km / 827 miles and the average flight speed is 718 km/h / 446 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN2579 Chicago to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN2579 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight WN2579 arriving at?

Flight WN2579 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal A.

When was the latest WN2579 flight?

The latest flight took off on Monday, August 4th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 17:08.

How else can the flight WN2579 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA2579, WN 2579, SWA 2579.

How often is flight WN2579 delayed?

On average, 50% of all WN2579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 31 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN2579 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN2579 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 WN2579 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN2579 and Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago MDW: WN1643, WN2452, WN3122, WN3859

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: AA3196, AA2224, AA2576, WN149

All flights connecting Chicago MDW to New Orleans MSY.

WN2579 Southwest Airlines Flight: Chicago to New Orleans Route Map

WN2579 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to New Orleans
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